Moving to 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 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 Virgin 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 Virgin Islands compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
VI
49.6

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than 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
VI
8.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
VI
64.8%

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on infrastructure, though Virgin Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
VI
12.1%

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
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
VI
7.7

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 8.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SH VI
Population 7,925 105,413
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +1340
Time zones 1 1