Moving to Papua New Guinea from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Moresby averages 88°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
PG
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
PG
14.9

Uzbekistan performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
PG
$133
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
PG
0.6

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
PG
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
PG
0.5t

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
PG
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
PG
0.1%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
PG
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
PG
$4,200

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
75.3 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
PG
33.6

Uzbekistan performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Port Moresby
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 89°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 87°/73°F (30°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Tashkent Port Moresby
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Papua New Guinea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Papua New Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ PG
Population 31,104,937 9,593,498
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Russian, Uzbek English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +998 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 000