Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Greenland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greenland to Saint Pierre and Miquelon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Greenland and Saint Pierre and Miquelon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
PM
16.5

Greenland performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
PM
88.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Greenland 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%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
PM
$46,200

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Greenland across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Working remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Greenland and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Greenland performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL PM
Population 57,792 5,257
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +508
Time zones 4 1