Moving to Palau from Hong Kong
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Palau — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Palau. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Hong Kong and Palau stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong performs better than Palau across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2006–2022). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Palau?
With 7.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Palau can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Hong Kong and Palau.
Is Palau safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What language do they speak in Palau?
The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
