Moving to Yemen from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Yemen compared to Papua New Guinea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
YE
2.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
YE
0.3t

Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
YE
169.8%

Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Yemen leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
YE
$2,500

Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
YE
46.5

Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in literacy rate.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Papua New Guinea?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

PG YE
Population 9,593,498 30,984,689
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000