Moving to South Korea from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. 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 South Korea compared to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
KR
0.5

South Korea performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

BM
34.1%
KR
8.4%

South Korea performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
KR
11.4t

Bermuda performs better than South Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
51.3
KR
47.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
KR
85.2%

Bermuda performs better than South Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
KR
2.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
KR
$36,227

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though South Korea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
KR
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
KR
2.3

South Korea generally does better on family life, though Bermuda leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
South Korea passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from South Korea?

Connectivity is usually fine (South Korea: 47.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does South Korea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is South Korea safe for expats?

South Korea performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Bermuda?

South Korea performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in South Korea?

The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM KR
Population 64,555 51,684,564
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) South Korean Won (₩)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +82
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112