Moving to Greenland from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from French Polynesia to Greenland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to French Polynesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
French Polynesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Greenland performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
French Polynesia performs better than Greenland across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Greenland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Greenland safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
What language do they speak in Greenland?
The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
