Moving to Montserrat from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Puerto Rico to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Montserrat. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
Get free moving quotes to Montserrat
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
How Puerto Rico and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Montserrat performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Montserrat performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
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 Puerto Rico and Montserrat.
Is Montserrat safe for expats?
Montserrat performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Montserrat?
The official language in Montserrat is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
