Moving to New Caledonia from Italy

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Italy to New Caledonia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Italy to New Caledonia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Noumea averages 79°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Italy to New Caledonia.

Living there in 2020
277 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Italy live in New Caledonia · UN DESA

Who's moving to New Caledonia?

Top countries of origin for New Caledonia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Caledonia compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
NC
3.1

Italy performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
NC
17.1t

Italy performs better than New Caledonia 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

IT
31.5
NC
19.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IT
75.0%
NC
82.0%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though New Caledonia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
NC
$35,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though New Caledonia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
NC
5.0

Italy performs better than New Caledonia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Noumea
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 77°/68°F (25°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 74°/63°F (23°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 81°/69°F (27°/21°C)
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Month Rome Noumea
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting New Caledonia

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Caledonia: 19.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Caledonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

Italy performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

What's the weather like in New Caledonia compared to Italy?

The average high temperature in Noumea is 79°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Noumea receives around 42.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

The official language in New Caledonia is French. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT NC
Population 61,095,551 297,160
Currency Euro (€) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Catalan, Italian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +687
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112