Moving to Papua New Guinea from Bermuda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Papua New Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bermuda to Papua New Guinea.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bermuda and Papua New Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bermuda performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bermuda performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Bermuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?
With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.
Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?
Bermuda performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Bermuda, the official language is English.
