Moving to Papua New Guinea from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Isle of Man to Papua New Guinea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Isle of Man to Papua New Guinea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Isle of Man to Papua New Guinea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
PG
9.4

Isle of Man performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$84,600
PG
$4,200

Isle of Man performs better than Papua New Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IM
82.0 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
PG
33.6

Isle of Man performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Income Tax Services, Isle of Man Government, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

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

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM PG
Population 91,382 9,593,498
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages English, Manx English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000