Moving to Nauru from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

CM
0.4t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
NR
$11,400

Cameroon 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

CM
63.3 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Cameroon?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

CM NR
Population 29,321,637 9,811
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, French English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112