Moving to South Africa from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to South Africa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to South Africa, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to South Africa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
ZA
45.5

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than South Africa 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%
ZA
28.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
ZA
$14,300

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than South Africa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PM
81.4 yrs
ZA
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
ZA
25.9

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than South Africa across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from South Africa?

Usually fine from major cities in South Africa. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is South Africa safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Africa is 45.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in South Africa?

The official languages in South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM ZA
Population 5,257 57,516,665
Currency Euro (€) South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages French Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +27
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111