Moving to New Caledonia from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to New Caledonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to New Caledonia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. 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 New Caledonia compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Caledonia performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
New Caledonia performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though New Caledonia leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from New Caledonia?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Caledonia: 19.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Caledonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Caledonia safe for expats?
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.
What language do they speak in New Caledonia?
The official language in New Caledonia is French. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.
