Moving to Nauru from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$617
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CV
7.3
NR
12.7

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
8.3
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CV
74.7%
NR
83.0%

Nauru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
11.9%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$5,796
NR
$14,640

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CV
76.2 yrs
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
10.6
NR
7.7

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

Can you move from Cabo Verde to Nauru?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

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 10.0 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?

Nauru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 7.3 in Cabo Verde. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV NR
Population 527,326 12,025
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Portuguese English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +674
Time zones 1 1