Moving to Papua New Guinea from Comoros

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Comoros to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Comoros to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Comoros.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
PG
14.9

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
PG
0.6

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KM
46.0
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
PG
0.5t

Comoros generally does better on environment, though Papua New Guinea leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KM
0.2
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KM
0.8%
PG
0.1%

Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Comoros leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
PG
$4,200

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Comoros across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
PG
33.6

Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Comoros leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Port Moresby
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 89°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Moroni Port Moresby
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Comoros 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.

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Comoros passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Papua New Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.

Data: 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Papua New Guinea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Papua New Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Comoros?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 4.4 in Comoros. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Comoros?

The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM PG
Population 876,437 9,593,498
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +269 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000