Moving to Eritrea from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Eritrea. 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 Eritrea compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
ER
17.7

Nauru performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.7
ER
0.9

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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
ER
0.2t

Nauru performs better than Eritrea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NR
10.0
ER
0.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NR
83.0%
ER
26.6%

Nauru performs better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
ER
6.0%

Eritrea performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NR
62.3 yrs
ER
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.7
ER
24.7

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

Can you move from Nauru to Eritrea?

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Eritrea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Eritrea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Nauru?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 12.7 in Nauru. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR ER
Population 12,025 3,607,003
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +291
Time zones 1 1