Moving to Bhutan from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Bhutan 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
BT
12.2

Nauru performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
BT
$677
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
BT
5.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan 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
BT
2.0t

Nauru performs better than Bhutan 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
BT
0.4

Nauru performs better than Bhutan 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%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
BT
$14,000

Bhutan 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
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
BT
27.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru and Bhutan. To live, work, or study long-term in Bhutan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bhutan's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.
Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Bhutan 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 Bhutan?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bhutan 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 Bhutan.

Is Bhutan safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Nauru?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bhutan, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Bhutan scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR BT
Population 9,811 867,775
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages English, Nauru Dzongkha
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +975
Time zones 1 1