Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Australia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Australia to Saint Pierre and Miquelon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Australia to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon compared to Australia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AU
0.8
PM
16.5

Australia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
3.7%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$59,500
PM
$46,200

Australia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AU
83.1 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AU
3.0
PM
8.2

Australia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

From major Saint Pierre and Miquelon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Australia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Australia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Australia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AU PM
Population 26,141,369 5,257
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +61 +508
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000