Moving to Israel from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. 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 Israel compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
IL
37.1

Israel 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
IL
5.8t

Nauru performs better than Israel 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
IL
29.4

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
IL
3.6

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Nauru passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa on Arrival
Israel passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Nauru?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR IL
Population 9,811 8,914,885
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100