Moving to Northern Mariana 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 Northern Mariana Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Northern Mariana Islands. 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 Northern Mariana Islands compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2010

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
MP
11.2%

Northern Mariana 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
MP
76.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
MP
12.5

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

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Northern Mariana Islands?

From major Northern Mariana Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Northern Mariana Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Northern Mariana Islands?

The official languages in Northern Mariana Islands are Carolinian, Chamorro and English. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH MP
Population 7,925 51,475
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Carolinian, Chamorro, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +1670
Time zones 1 1