Moving to Palau from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
PW
11.2

Greenland performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
PW
82.8t

Greenland performs better than Palau 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

GL
31.7
PW
6.9

Greenland performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
PW
$15,800

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
PW
11.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Greenland performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL PW
Population 57,792 21,695
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Greenlandic English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +680
Time zones 4 1