Moving to Dominica from Nauru

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nauru to Dominica? 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 Dominica compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
DM
11.0

Nauru performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
DM
11.2

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica 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
DM
1.3t

Nauru performs better than Dominica 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
DM
19.5

Dominica performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2011

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
DM
$15,900

Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
DM
11.3

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Nauru?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

NR DM
Population 9,811 74,629
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Nauru English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +1767
Time zones 1 1