Moving to Palau from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cameroon to Palau? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
PW
22.2

Cameroon performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
PW
17.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
PW
82.8t

Cameroon performs better than Palau 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

CM
2.2
PW
6.9

Palau performs significantly better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
PW
$15,800

Palau performs significantly better than Cameroon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
PW
11.3

Palau performs significantly better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Cameroon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Cameroon?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM PW
Population 29,321,637 21,695
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112