Moving to Palau from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Estonia 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 Estonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
PW
22.2

Estonia performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
PW
17.8

Estonia 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

EE
7.8t
PW
82.8t

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
PW
6.9

Estonia 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

EE
6.3%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
PW
$15,800

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
PW
11.3

Estonia 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 Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Palau

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

Palau passport holder visiting Estonia

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Estonia 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?

Estonia performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Estonia?

Estonia 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 34.4 in Estonia. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE PW
Population 1,211,524 21,695
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Estonian English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112