Moving to Nepal from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. 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 Nepal compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
NP
28.2

Palau generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
NP
8.7

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
NP
0.5t

Nepal performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
6.9
NP
4.7

Palau performs better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
NP
$4,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
NP
25.1

Palau performs better than Nepal 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 Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Palau generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Palau?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Nepal?

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

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At a Glance

PW NP
Population 21,695 30,666,598
Currency United States Dollar ($) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages English, Palauan Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100