Moving to Austria from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Nauru to Austria, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2018
1

people moved from Nauru to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Austria 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

NR
8.0
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
AT
55.1

Austria 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

NR
0.0t
AT
6.3t

Nauru performs better than Austria 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

NR
9.3
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
AT
$64,600

Austria performs significantly 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

NR
67.9 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
AT
3.2

Austria 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 Nauru and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Austria?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Nauru and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Nauru?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR AT
Population 9,811 8,913,088
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112