Moving to Jordan from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
JO
13.6

Nauru performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
JO
25.1

Jordan 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
JO
2.1t

Nauru performs better than Jordan 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
JO
7.1

Nauru performs better than Jordan 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%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
JO
$9,400

Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
JO
13.9

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Jordan 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 Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Jordan 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 Jordan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Jordan has 7.1 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 Jordan safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Nauru?

Jordan performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR JO
Population 9,811 10,998,531
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911