Moving to Indonesia from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. 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 Indonesia compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
ID
0.3

Indonesia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
ID
11.8%

Indonesia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
ID
2.9t

Indonesia performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
ID
4.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
ID
72.8%

Greenland generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
ID
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
ID
$5,060

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
ID
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
ID
15.2

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Can you move from Greenland to Indonesia?

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

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Indonesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Greenland?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL ID
Population 56,831 285,721,236
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages Greenlandic Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +62
Time zones 4 3
Emergency number — 112