Moving to Comoros from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Comoros — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Comoros, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Comorian and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Comoros.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
KM
29.0

Papua New Guinea performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
KM
$250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
KM
4.4

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
KM
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
KM
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs better than Comoros 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

PG
0.2
KM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
KM
0.8%

Papua New Guinea performs better than Comoros across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
KM
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
KM
$3,500

Papua New Guinea performs better than Comoros across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
KM
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
KM
57.1

Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Comoros leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Moroni
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 87°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 85°/70°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 82°/66°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Port Moresby Moroni
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Papua New Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.
Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Comoros passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Comoros?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Comoros has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Comoros safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Comoros compared to Papua New Guinea?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Comoros, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Comoros scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Comoros compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Moroni is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Moroni receives around 106.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Comoros?

The official languages in Comoros are Arabic, Comorian and French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG KM
Population 9,593,498 876,437
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Comorian Franc (KMF)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Arabic, Comorian, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +269
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000