Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Saint Pierre and Miquelon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 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

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Saint Pierre and Miquelon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2009

per 100,000 people per year

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0.0
PM
16.5

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2015

percentage of the labour force without work

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14.0%
PM
8.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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

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80.5 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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19.2
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Working remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH PM
Population 7,925 5,257
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +508
Time zones 1 1