Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from United States

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from United States to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
60 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Saint Pierre and Miquelon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Top countries of origin for Saint Pierre and Miquelon's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How United States and Saint Pierre and Miquelon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
PM
16.5

United States performs 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

US
3.6%
PM
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
PM
$46,200

United States performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
PM
8.2

United States generally does better on family life, though Saint Pierre and Miquelon leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

United States performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In United States, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

US PM
Population 337,341,954 5,257
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +508
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911