Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from New Zealand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Zealand to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
1.1
PM
16.5

New Zealand 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

NZ
3.7%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NZ
$48,800
PM
$46,200

New Zealand 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

NZ
82.5 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NZ
3.4
PM
8.2

New Zealand 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 New Zealand and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

New Zealand 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 1.1 in New Zealand.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.

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At a Glance

NZ PM
Population 5,053,004 5,257
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +64 +508
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 111