Moving to Papua New Guinea from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
PG
9.4

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
PG
$4,200

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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

PM
81.4 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
PG
33.6

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

From major Papua New Guinea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Papua New Guinea are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

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 Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM PG
Population 5,257 9,593,498
Currency Euro (€) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages French English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000