Moving to Peru from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
PE
12.7

Peru performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
PE
16.2

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
PE
2.0t

Peru 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
PE
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PW
37.2%
PE
71.0%

Peru performs significantly better than Palau 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
PE
$15,100

Palau performs better than Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
PE
10.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Peru 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 Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Peru performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Palau?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW PE
Population 21,695 32,275,736
Currency United States Dollar ($) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, Palauan Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105