Moving to Indonesia from Palau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Palau to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Palau to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. 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 Indonesia compared to Palau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia 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
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Palau performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Palau performs better than Indonesia 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Palau performs better than Indonesia 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 Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Palau passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Palau?
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
