Moving to Cyprus from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
5.4t

Nauru performs better than Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
CY
91.0%

Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
CY
$50,600

Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
CY
8.4

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Cyprus 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 Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Nauru?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR CY
Population 9,811 1,295,102
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112