Moving to French Polynesia from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to French Polynesia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda 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

How Bermuda and French Polynesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
PF
0.3

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
PF
3.5t

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
PF
25.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BM
100.0%
PF
72.7%

Bermuda performs better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
PF
$18,600

Bermuda performs better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
PF
4.4

Bermuda performs better than French Polynesia across all family life metrics.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?

With 25.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, French Polynesia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and French Polynesia.

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

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

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At a Glance

BM PF
Population 72,337 299,356
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +689
Time zones 1 3