Moving to Saudi Arabia from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from French Polynesia to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to French Polynesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
