Moving to Montserrat from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PY
77.0%
MS
56.2%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
MS
10.4

Montserrat generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Paraguay 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 Paraguay and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY MS
Population 7,356,409 5,414
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911