Moving to Greece from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
5.0t

Nauru performs better than Greece 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
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
GR
78.0%

Nauru generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
GR
$36,300

Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
GR
3.5

Greece 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 Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Nauru?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

NR GR
Population 9,811 10,533,871
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112