Moving to Montserrat from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Montserrat.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Solomon 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

SB
0.1
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
MS
$34,000

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
MS
10.4

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Montserrat without a visa.

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?

With 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Montserrat can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

Both Solomon Islands and Montserrat share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB MS
Population 702,694 5,414
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +1664
Time zones 1 1