Moving to Nauru from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Nauru — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Nauru.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Nauru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
NR
12.5

Bahamas performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
NR
9.3

Bahamas performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
NR
$11,400

Bahamas performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
NR
7.8

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nauru?

With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nauru can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS NR
Population 355,608 9,811
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +674
Time zones 1 1