Moving to Palau from Anguilla

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Anguilla to Palau. 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 Palau compared to Anguilla.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

AI
28.3
PW
11.2

Palau performs significantly better than Anguilla 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

AI
32.1
PW
6.9

Anguilla performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

AI
8.0%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AI
$12,200
PW
$15,800

Palau performs significantly better than Anguilla across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AI
82.2 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AI
3.1
PW
11.3

Anguilla generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Anguilla and Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Anguilla without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Palau performs significantly better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 28.3 in Anguilla.

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Anguilla, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AI PW
Population 18,741 21,695
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Palauan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1264 +680
Time zones 1 1