Moving to Puerto Rico from Turks and Caicos Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turks and Caicos Islands to Puerto Rico — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?
Usually fine from major cities in Puerto Rico. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?
Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.
What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?
The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Turks and Caicos Islands, the official language is English.
