Moving to French Polynesia from Anguilla

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Anguilla to French Polynesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Anguilla to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in French Polynesia compared to Anguilla.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
PF
0.3

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AI
32.1
PF
35.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AI
81.6%
PF
72.7%

Anguilla generally does better on infrastructure, though French Polynesia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
PF
11.7%
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2009

share of people below the poverty line

AI
23.0%
PF
19.7%

Anguilla generally does better on employment & economy, though French Polynesia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
PF
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
PF
4.4

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though French Polynesia leads in life expectancy.

Sources: The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022), World Bank (2023–2025). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 35.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

The official language in French Polynesia is French. In Anguilla, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AI PF
Population 19,079 282,465
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +689
Time zones 1 3