Moving to Papua New Guinea from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
PG
$4,200

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
PG
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
PG
33.6

Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?

From major Papua New Guinea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Papua New Guinea are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?

The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH PG
Population 652,271 9,593,498
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +675
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000