Moving to French Polynesia from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to French Polynesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in French Polynesia compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
French Polynesia 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
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and French Polynesia. To live, work, or study long-term in French Polynesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check French Polynesia's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 25.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is French Polynesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
What language do they speak in French Polynesia?
The official language in French Polynesia is French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
