Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from South Africa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from South Africa to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZA
45.5
PM
16.5

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly 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

ZA
28.0%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZA
$14,300
PM
$46,200

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZA
25.9
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

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At a Glance

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