Moving to Montserrat from Virgin Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Virgin Islands to Montserrat. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Virgin 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

VI
49.6
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly 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

VI
8.8
MS
72.6

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VI
12.1%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

VI
$46,200
MS
$34,000

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VI
80.3 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VI
7.7
MS
10.4

Virgin Islands performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

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 Virgin Islands and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.6 in Virgin Islands.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

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

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At a Glance

VI MS
Population 105,413 5,414
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1340 +1664
Time zones 1 1