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Living in Road Town (Tortola)

British Virgin Islands · tropical

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Road Town (Tortola) is a small town of roughly 12,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in British Virgin Islands. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,450. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for sailing, diving, swimming.

È un’isola ben collegata d’estate e molto meno d’inverno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno. Non esiste imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche.

At a glance

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People
~12,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,500
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Road Town (Tortola)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare4/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+25%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly5/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+3/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport2/5
⛴️ Getting there~Seasonal
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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Good to know

⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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