Moving to Papua New Guinea from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Papua New Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Papua New Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
PG
14.9

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
PG
0.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
PG
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KN
47.4
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
PG
0.1%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
PG
$4,200

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
PG
33.6

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Papua New Guinea passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Papua New Guinea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Papua New Guinea.

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

KN PG
Population 54,488 9,593,498
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages English English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000