Moving to Nauru from Malta

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
NR
8.0

Malta performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
45.1
NR
12.7

Malta 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

MT
3.2t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Malta across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
44.5
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MT
93.9%
NR
83.0%

Malta performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
2.9%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$47,907
NR
$14,640

Malta performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MT
83.0 yrs
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.7
NR
7.7

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

Can you move from Malta to Nauru?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Malta

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

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: 10.0 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?

Malta performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT NR
Population 579,704 12,025
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Maltese English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —