Moving to Nauru from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg 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

LU
3.9
NR
8.0

Luxembourg performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
NR
12.5

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru 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

LU
10.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
NR
9.3

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
NR
$11,400

Luxembourg 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

LU
83.0 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
NR
7.8

Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Luxembourg and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU NR
Population 650,364 9,811
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112