Moving to Sierra Leone from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Sierra Leone? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone leads in health coverage index.
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 Sierra Leone leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Papua New Guinea performs better than Sierra Leone across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Sierra Leone leads in top income tax 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
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 | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on Arrival
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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 Sierra Leone?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sierra Leone: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sierra Leone offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?
Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in health coverage index. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?
The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
