Moving to Nauru from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia 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 Cambodia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
NR
12.5

Cambodia 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

KH
1.1t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Cambodia 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

KH
3.0
NR
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KH
60.0%
NR
84.0%

Nauru performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
NR
$11,400

Cambodia 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

KH
70.7 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

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 Cambodia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

KH NR
Population 16,713,015 9,811
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Khmer English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +855 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117