Moving to Nepal from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
NP
2.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
NP
28.2

Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
NP
8.7

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
NP
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs better than Nepal across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
NP
4.7
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
NP
8.3%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
NP
$4,700

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
NP
25.1

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

KathmanduRain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77°/53°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsPort MoresbyKathmandu
Jan–Mar89°/74°F (32°/24°C)69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun88°/74°F (31°/23°C)82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep87°/73°F (30°/23°C)82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec90°/74°F (32°/24°C)73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
View all months
MonthPort MoresbyKathmandu
Jan90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Nepal

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

Nepal passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nepal has 4.7 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 Nepal safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Papua New Guinea?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

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

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At a Glance

PG NP
Population9,593,49830,666,598
CurrencyPapua New Guinean Kina (PGK)Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok PisinNepali
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+675+977
Time zones11
Emergency number000100