Moving to French Polynesia from New Caledonia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Caledonia to French Polynesia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Caledonia to French Polynesia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from New Caledonia to French Polynesia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How New Caledonia and French Polynesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
French Polynesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Caledonia performs better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
New Caledonia generally does better on family life, though French Polynesia leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?
With 25.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, French Polynesia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Is French Polynesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.
What language do they speak in French Polynesia?
Both New Caledonia and French Polynesia share the same official language: French.
