Moving to Montserrat from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Montserrat.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Papua New Guinea and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PG
32.0%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
MS
$34,000

Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
MS
10.4

Montserrat performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Montserrat. To live, work, or study long-term in Montserrat, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montserrat's immigration authority.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea passport holders can enter Montserrat without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

With 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Montserrat can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Papua New Guinea and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG MS
Population 9,593,498 5,414
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +675 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000