Moving to Greenland from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Greenland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic. 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 Greenland compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Greenland 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 Greenland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Greenland 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
Greenland 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Greenland 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 Greenland. To live, work, or study long-term in Greenland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greenland's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Greenland
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 Greenland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Greenland safe for expats?
Greenland performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
What language do they speak in Greenland?
The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
