Moving to Palau from Croatia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Croatia to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Croatia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HR
0.8
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HR
8.1
PW
22.2

Croatia 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

HR
$3,229
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HR
36.1
PW
17.8

Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau 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

HR
4.8t
PW
82.8t

Croatia 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

HR
27.0
PW
6.9

Croatia performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HR
6.1%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$41,300
PW
$15,800

Croatia generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HR
77.2 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
8.7
PW
11.3

Croatia generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Palau

Visa Free
Croatia passport holders can enter Palau without a visa.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Croatia

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Croatia 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 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?

Croatia performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Croatia.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Croatia?

Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 36.1 in Croatia. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Croatia: 80).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Croatia, the official language is Croatian.

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At a Glance

HR PW
Population 4,188,853 21,695
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Croatian English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +385 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112