Moving to Estonia from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. 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 Estonia compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
EE
4.4

Estonia performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
EE
$3,741
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
EE
34.4

Estonia 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
EE
7.8t

Nauru performs better than Estonia 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
EE
40.4

Estonia 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%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
EE
$42,000

Estonia 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
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
EE
3.4

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Estonia passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Estonia 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 Estonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Nauru?

Estonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Estonia?

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

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At a Glance

NR EE
Population 9,811 1,211,524
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru Estonian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112