Moving to Uruguay from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Uruguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Uruguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montevideo averages 71°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Uruguay compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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
Uruguay 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
Uruguay 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
Uruguay 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 | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Uruguay
Visa Required
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Connectivity is usually fine (Uruguay: 33.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uruguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Uruguay safe for expats?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Uruguay leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Uruguay compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Montevideo is 71°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Montevideo receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
