Moving to Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico? 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 Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
PR
14.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0

Puerto Rico 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, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
PR
6.0%

Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
PR
6.0

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH PR
Population 7,925 3,098,423
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +1
Time zones 1 1