Moving to French Polynesia from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to French Polynesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gibraltar to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in French Polynesia compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
PF
0.3

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
PF
3.5t

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
PF
25.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
PF
72.7%

Gibraltar performs 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

GI
1.0%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
PF
$18,600

Gibraltar performs 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

GI
80.4 yrs
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
PF
4.4

Gibraltar generally does better on family life, though French Polynesia leads in infant mortality.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 25.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is French Polynesia safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

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

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At a Glance

GI PF
Population 29,573 299,356
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +689
Time zones 1 3