Moving to Nauru from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
NR
12.5

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
NR
9.3

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
NR
$11,400

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Mauritius 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 Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU NR
Population 1,308,222 9,811
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112