Moving to India from Palau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Palau to India? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Palau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Palau generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Palau performs better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Palau passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from India?
Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is India safe for expats?
India performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
How is healthcare in India compared to Palau?
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 17.8 in Palau. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
