Moving to Papua New Guinea from Gibraltar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gibraltar to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gibraltar to Papua New Guinea. 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 Gibraltar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gibraltar performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Gibraltar performs better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Gibraltar performs better than Papua New Guinea 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
Gibraltar performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Gibraltar
Visa FreeData: 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?
Gibraltar 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 3.2 in Gibraltar.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.
