Moving to Papua New Guinea from Georgia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Georgia to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Georgia to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
PG
14.9

Georgia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
PG
0.6

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
PG
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
PG
0.1%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
PG
$4,200

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
PG
33.6

Georgia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Port Moresby
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Tbilisi Port Moresby
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Georgia passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Papua New Guinea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Papua New Guinea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Papua New Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Georgia?

The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE PG
Population 4,935,518 9,593,498
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Georgian English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000