Moving to Greenland from Panama

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Panama.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PA
11.3
GL
5.4

Greenland performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PA
2.7t
GL
10.5t

Panama performs better than Greenland 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

PA
15.5
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PA
68.0%
GL
69.5%

Greenland performs significantly better than Panama across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
6.7%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
GL
$68,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
77.6 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
GL
8.8

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Panama 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Greenland performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

PA GL
Population 4,337,768 57,792
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Spanish Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 911