Moving to Canada from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Canada — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Canada. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ottawa averages 52°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Papua New Guinea to Canada, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Canada?
Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.
- 720,083
- 699,190
- 633,547
- 537,504
- 273,226
- 254,831
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Papua New Guinea
Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada 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
Canada 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 generally does better on environment, though Canada leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Canada 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
Canada 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Canada performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2008), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Canada Revenue Agency (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Service of Canada
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Canada
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Canada passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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 Canada?
With 42.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada 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 Canada.
Is Canada safe for expats?
Canada performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Canada compared to Papua New Guinea?
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Canada compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Canada?
The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
