Moving to Nauru from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi 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 Burundi.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Burundi 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

BI
0.0
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
NR
$11,400

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
NR
7.8

Nauru performs significantly better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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 Burundi across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Burundi?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI NR
Population 12,696,478 9,811
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French, Kirundi English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +674
Time zones 1 1