Moving to Greenland from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Greenland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
GL
5.4

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
GL
31.7

Greenland performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
GL
9.1%

Greenland performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
GL
8.8

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greenland has 31.7 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 Greenland safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH GL
Population 7,925 57,792
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English Greenlandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +299
Time zones 1 4