Moving to Australia from Greenland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greenland to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Greenland to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
Get free moving quotes to Australia
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
How Greenland and Australia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Greenland performs better than Australia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Australia performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Australia generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Greenland
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 Australia?
With 35.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Australia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greenland and Australia.
Is Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.
