Moving to Bermuda from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from French Polynesia to Bermuda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Bermuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How French Polynesia and Bermuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
BM
6.2

French Polynesia performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PF
3.5t
BM
4.1t

French Polynesia performs better than Bermuda 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

PF
25.6
BM
35.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
BM
100.0%

Bermuda performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PF
11.7%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
BM
$99,800

Bermuda performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
BM
2.2

Bermuda performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all family life metrics.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bermuda?

With 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bermuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in French Polynesia and Bermuda.

Is Bermuda safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF BM
Population 299,356 72,337
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +689 +1441
Time zones 3 1