Moving to El Salvador from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
SV
21.5

Nauru performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
SV
15.5

El Salvador performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
SV
1.5t

Nauru performs better than El Salvador 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
SV
10.6

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
SV
$11,300

Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
SV
12.1

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Connectivity is usually fine (El Salvador: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does El Salvador offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Nauru?

El Salvador performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR SV
Population 9,811 6,568,745
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages English, Nauru Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911