Moving to British Virgin Islands from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to British Virgin Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to British Virgin Islands.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in British Virgin Islands compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2009

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
VG
8.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than British Virgin Islands 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

SH
18.3
VG
21.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
VG
77.7%

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
VG
2.9%

British Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
VG
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
VG
14.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though British Virgin Islands leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from British Virgin Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (British Virgin Islands: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does British Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is British Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than British Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in British Virgin Islands is 8.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in British Virgin Islands?

Both Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and British Virgin Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SH VG
Population 7,925 38,632
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +1284
Time zones 1 1