Quality of life comparison
compared to
If you lived in South Carolina instead of Palau, you would:
Economy
make 3.2 times more money
Palau has a GDP per capita of $15,800 as of 2023, while in South Carolina, the GDP per capita is $49,914 as of 2024.
Basic Needs
be 2.3 times more likely to have internet access
In Palau, approximately 37.2% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In South Carolina, about 87.0% do as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Compare further: Palau vs. South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
South Carolina is 2.3 times more expensive than Palau overall
→
Size Comparison · See true size
Palau is about 170 times smaller than South Carolina.
→
Moving from Palau to South Carolina · Cost, visas & climate
Compare cost of living, salary and climate.
→
