Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Brazil

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Brazil to Saint Pierre and Miquelon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Brazil and Saint Pierre and Miquelon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
PM
16.5

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
PM
88.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Brazil across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
PM
$46,200

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Pierre and Miquelon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Brazil across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Working remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brazil and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR PM
Population217,240,0605,257
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)Euro (€)
LanguagesPortugueseFrench
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+55+508
Time zones41
Emergency number190