Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Papua New Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Papua New Guinea?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
