Moving to Germany from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Germany — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°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 Germany, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Papua New Guinea to Germany · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Germany stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Germany 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Germany 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
Germany 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in gdp per capita.
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
Germany 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 | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Moresby | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Required
Germany passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-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 Germany?
With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Germany 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 Germany.
Is Germany safe for expats?
Germany performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
