Moving to Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Timor-Leste stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
TL
4.1

Timor-Leste 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

PM
88.7%
TL
39.0%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
TL
$4,600

Saint Pierre and Miquelon generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste 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
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
TL
33.7

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Timor-Leste?

Working remotely from Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste.

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM TL
Population 5,257 1,445,006
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +670
Time zones 1 1