Moving to Nauru from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
NR
12.5

Dominican Republic performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
NR
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DO
85.0%
NR
84.0%

Dominican Republic performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
NR
$11,400

Dominican Republic performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa.

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 Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO NR
Population 10,694,700 9,811
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Spanish English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911