Moving to Nauru from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Nauru — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nauru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
0.1t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
0.0
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
NR
$11,400

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
61.8 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
NR
7.8

Nauru performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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?

With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nauru can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD NR
Population 108,407,721 9,811
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +243 +674
Time zones 2 1