Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Turks and Caicos Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
TC
76.6

Greenland performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
TC
4.9t

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
TC
93.5%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
TC
$22,400

Greenland performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
TC
11.6

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Turks and Caicos Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Greenland performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL TC
Population57,79258,286
CurrencyDanish Krone (DKK)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesGreenlandicEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+299+1649
Time zones41