Moving to Germany from Nauru
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nauru to Germany — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nauru to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Nauru to Germany, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Nauru and Germany stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Germany performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than Germany across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Germany performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Germany performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Germany 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 Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Nauru passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Required
Germany passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Germany?
With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Germany 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 Germany.
Is Germany safe for expats?
Germany performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Nauru?
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
