Moving to New Caledonia from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to New Caledonia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to New Caledonia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Pierre and Miquelon and New Caledonia 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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16.5
NC
3.1

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

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88.7%
NC
82.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than New Caledonia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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8.7%
NC
11.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

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$46,200
NC
$35,700

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than New Caledonia 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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81.4 yrs
NC
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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8.2
NC
5.0

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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?

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

Is New Caledonia safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Caledonia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in New Caledonia?

Both Saint Pierre and Miquelon and New Caledonia share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

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Population 5,257 297,160
Currency Euro (€) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +508 +687
Time zones 1 1