Moving to Palau from Belarus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belarus to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Belarus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BY
2.3
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BY
7.4
PW
22.2

Belarus performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BY
$2,194
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BY
44.7
PW
17.8

Belarus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BY
5.9t
PW
82.8t

Belarus performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BY
32.8
PW
6.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BY
85.0%
PW
37.2%

Belarus performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BY
3.6%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BY
$27,700
PW
$15,800

Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BY
74.3 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BY
3.3
PW
11.3

Belarus generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.

Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Belarus passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Belarus

Visa Required
Palau passport holders need a visa to enter Belarus.

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?

Belarus performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Belarus.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Belarus?

Belarus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 44.7 in Belarus. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.

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At a Glance

BY PW
Population 9,413,505 21,695
Currency New Belarusian Ruble (BYN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Belarusian, Russian English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +375 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112