Moving to Peru from Greenland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Greenland to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Greenland to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
PE
5.7

Greenland performs better than Peru 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
PE
2.0t

Peru performs significantly better than Greenland 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
PE
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
PE
71.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
PE
$15,100

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
PE
10.8

Greenland performs better than Peru across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Greenland performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL PE
Population 57,792 32,275,736
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Greenlandic Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +51
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 105