Moving to Montserrat from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Montserrat? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to Sao Tome and Principe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe 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

ST
2.0
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ST
51.0%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
MS
10.4

Montserrat performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Montserrat. To live, work, or study long-term in Montserrat, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montserrat's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montserrat: 72.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montserrat offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST MS
Population 217,164 5,414
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +239 +1664
Time zones 1 1