Moving to Nauru from Ecuador

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ecuador to Nauru — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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

EC
23.4
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EC
$1,238
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

EC
23.1
NR
12.7

Ecuador 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

EC
2.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Ecuador across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EC
17.2
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

EC
77.2%
NR
83.0%

Ecuador generally does better on infrastructure, though Nauru leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

EC
3.3%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$7,125
NR
$14,640

Ecuador 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

EC
77.6 yrs
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
10.9
NR
7.7

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

Can you move from Ecuador to Nauru?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Ecuador

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Ecuador 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?

With 10.0 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 Ecuador and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Ecuador?

Ecuador performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 23.1 in Ecuador. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ecuador: 77).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

EC NR
Population 18,289,896 12,025
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Spanish English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +593 +674
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911 —