Moving to Luxembourg from Nauru

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nauru to Luxembourg — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Nauru to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Luxembourg stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
LU
29.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
10.6t

Nauru performs better than Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
LU
$132,400

Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
LU
3.2

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Nauru and Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Nauru?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR LU
Population 9,811 650,364
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112