Moving to Iran from Nauru

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Iran — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Nauru to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). 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 Iran.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
IR
20.6

Nauru performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
IR
15.1

Iran performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
IR
9.1t

Nauru performs better than Iran 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
IR
12.3

Iran 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%
IR
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
IR
$16,200

Iran 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
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
IR
14.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Iran 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 Iran?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iran has 12.3 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 Iran safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Nauru?

Iran performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR IR
Population 9,811 86,758,304
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, Nauru Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115