Moving to Monaco from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Monaco? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Monaco, 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 Monaco compared to Papua New Guinea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
MC
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
MC
0.0

Monaco performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
MC
$9,797
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
MC
86.1

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
MC
55.7
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PG
18.8%
MC
99.0%

Monaco performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$3,020
MC
$288,002

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
MC
86.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
MC
2.2

Monaco performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2008–2021), The World Factbook (2012). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Monaco

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

Monaco passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Monaco passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Monaco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Monaco: 55.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Monaco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Monaco compared to Papua New Guinea?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 86.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Monaco, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Monaco scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What language do they speak in Monaco?

The official language in Monaco is French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG MC
Population 10,762,817 38,341
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Euro (€)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +377
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 —