Moving to Dominica from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
DM
27.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
DM
11.0

Palau generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PW
18.1
DM
11.6

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
7.3
DM
20.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
DM
82.0%

Palau generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
DM
$10,989

Palau performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
DM
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
DM
33.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in infant mortality.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Dominica passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 20.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Palau generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 27.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Palau?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 18.1 in Palau. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW DM
Population 17,663 65,871
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Palauan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +1767
Time zones 1 1