Moving to Nauru from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahrain to Nauru? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bahrain to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru. 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 Nauru compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahrain across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
NR
9.3

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
NR
$11,400

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nauru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nauru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Bahrain across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Bahrain?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

BH NR
Population 1,540,558 9,811
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999