Moving to Greenland from Palau

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Palau to Greenland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Palau to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Palau and Greenland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
GL
5.3

Greenland performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PW
40.5%
GL
28.1%

Greenland performs significantly better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
GL
10.4t

Greenland 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
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
GL
69.5%

Palau generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland 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%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
GL
$58,499

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
GL
8.8

Greenland performs significantly better than Palau across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2006–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Greenland 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 Greenland?

With 32.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greenland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Palau and Greenland.

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Greenland performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to Palau?

Greenland performs significantly better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

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

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At a Glance

PW GL
Population 17,663 56,831
Currency United States Dollar ($) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Palauan Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +299
Time zones 1 4