Moving to Malta from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
MT
1.9

Malta 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
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
MT
42.8

Malta 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
MT
3.2t

Nauru performs better than Malta 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
MT
43.0

Malta 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%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
MT
$57,200

Malta 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
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
MT
4.5

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Malta 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 Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Nauru?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR MT
Population 9,811 464,186
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112