Moving to New Caledonia from Bermuda

moving to

What to Expect

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

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

Get free moving quotes to New Caledonia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and New Caledonia 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
NC
3.1

New Caledonia 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
NC
17.1t

Bermuda performs better than New Caledonia 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
NC
19.2

Bermuda performs better than New Caledonia 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%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
NC
$35,700

Bermuda performs better than New Caledonia 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
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
NC
5.0

Bermuda performs better than New Caledonia across all family life metrics.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Caledonia?

With 19.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia.

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

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

Share this

At a Glance

BM NC
Population 72,337 297,160
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +687
Time zones 1 1