Moving to Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
GI
3.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Gibraltar 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
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar 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, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
GI
1.0%

Gibraltar 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
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
GI
6.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 70.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

SH GI
Population 7,925 29,573
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +350
Time zones 1 1