General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Ngerulmud |
| Country | Palau |
| Currency | US dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.3% |
| Gdp | $269 million |
| Size | 459 km² |
| Population | 18,169 |
| Population density | 39.6/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.3 |
| City population | 79.9% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 27∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Palauan, English |
| Population able to read | 99.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 22.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 82.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 25 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.9/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Palau Pacific Airways |
| Main airport | Roman Tmetuchl International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $4.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 0% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $10000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 2.6/MBits |
| Tld | .pw |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type C, Type I |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Palau Central |
| Pharmacy | Palau Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Palau Drugstore |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 6/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Palauan Lobster | A large lobster dish served with coconut milk and vegetables | $25-$35 |
| Kelp Noodles | A salad made with seaweed, vegetables, and a sweet and sour dressing | $10-$15 |
| Sashimi | Raw fish served with soy sauce and wasabi | $15-$25 |
| Red Snapper | A grilled or fried fish dish served with rice and vegetables | $20-$30 |
| Coconut Crab | A large crab dish served with coconut milk and vegetables | $30-$40 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rooster Beer | Palau’s local beer, brewed with local ingredients | $5 |
| Palau Punch | A refreshing fruit punch made with pineapple, mango, papaya, and other local fruits | $6 |
| Coconut Water | Fresh coconut water straight from the coconut | $3 |
| Palau Coffee | Palau’s local coffee, grown and roasted on the island | $4 |
| Palau Tea | Palau’s local tea, made from local herbs and flowers | $3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Palauan money | Palauan currency featuring unique designs and marine life | Varies depending on denomination |
| Palauan stamps | Stamps featuring Palauan culture, history, and wildlife | Varies depending on stamp |
| Palauan postcards | Postcards with stunning images of Palau’s landscapes and marine life | Varies depending on design |
| Palauan T-shirts | T-shirts with Palauan designs, such as the Palauan flag or traditional motifs | $15-$25 |
| Palauan hats | Woven hats made from local materials, such as pandanus leaves | $10-$20 |
| Palauan baskets | Handwoven baskets made from natural fibers, such as coconut leaves | $20-$50 |
| Palauan wood carvings | Intricate carvings made from local woods, depicting traditional Palauan designs | $25-$100 |
| Palauan shell jewelry | Jewelry made from shells found in Palau’s waters | $10-$50 |
| Palauan pearl jewelry | Jewelry made from pearls cultivated in Palau’s waters | $50-$200 |
| Palauan pottery | Handcrafted pottery featuring traditional Palauan designs | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Three Kings’ Day | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Constitution Day | July 9 | Commemorates the adoption of the Palauan Constitution in 1979 |
| Independence Day | October 1 | Celebrates the independence of Palau from the United States in 1994 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 24 | Celebrates the harvest and gives thanks for the blessings of the year |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Tia Belau |
| Online news | Palau Times |
| Tv | Palau National Television |
| Radio | Radio Palau |