Moving to Djibouti from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Djibouti 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
DJ
23.3

Nauru performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
DJ
2.0

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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
DJ
0.8t

Nauru performs better than Djibouti 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
DJ
1.4

Nauru performs better than Djibouti 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%
DJ
26.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
DJ
$6,500

Nauru performs better than Djibouti 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
DJ
65.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
DJ
46.9

Nauru performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Djibouti 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 Djibouti?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Djibouti 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 Djibouti.

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Nauru?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages in Djibouti are Arabic and French. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR DJ
Population 9,811 957,273
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +253
Time zones 1 1