Moving to Iceland from Nauru
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Iceland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nauru to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland 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
Iceland 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 Iceland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland performs significantly better than Nauru across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru and Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Nauru passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa Required
Iceland 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 Iceland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iceland has 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Iceland safe for expats?
Iceland performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Nauru?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
