Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Netherlands to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NL
0.8
PM
16.5

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NL
3.6%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
PM
$46,200

Netherlands performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NL
82.2 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NL
3.4
PM
8.2

Netherlands performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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 Netherlands and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Netherlands 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 0.8 in Netherlands.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

NL PM
Population 17,400,824 5,257
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +508
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112