Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Saint Pierre and Miquelon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2009

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
PM
16.5

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
PM
88.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
PM
$46,200

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
PM
8.2

French Polynesia generally does better on family life, though Saint Pierre and Miquelon leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Usually fine from major cities in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Both French Polynesia and Saint Pierre and Miquelon share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

PF PM
Population 299,356 5,257
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Euro (€)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +689 +508
Time zones 3 1