Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Puerto Rico

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Puerto Rico to Saint Kitts and Nevis — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Puerto Rico to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Puerto Rico to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PR
14.6
KN
64.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PR
12.5
KN
23.1

Puerto Rico performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PR
42.4%
KN
46.7%

Puerto Rico performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PR
4.8t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PR
28.0
KN
46.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PR
19.5%
KN
50.8%

Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PR
6.0%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PR
$40,620
KN
$25,223

Puerto Rico generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PR
81.9 yrs
KN
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PR
6.0
KN
13.9

Puerto Rico performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Puerto Rico to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico and Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Puerto Rico performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 64.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Puerto Rico.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PR KN
Population 3,184,835 46,922
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1869
Time zones 1 1