Moving to Nauru from Brunei

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
NR
8.0

Brunei performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
NR
12.5

Brunei 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

BN
20.2t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Brunei 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

BN
20.1
NR
9.3

Brunei 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

BN
5.3%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
NR
$11,400

Brunei 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

BN
78.4 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Brunei

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Brunei?

Brunei performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

BN NR
Population 478,054 9,811
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Malay English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +673 +674
Time zones 1 1