Moving to Mauritania from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Mauritania, 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 Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
MR
9.5

Nauru performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
MR
2.4

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania 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
MR
1.0t

Nauru performs better than Mauritania 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
MR
0.3

Nauru performs better than Mauritania 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%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
MR
$6,300

Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania 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
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
MR
51.0

Nauru performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Mauritania 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 Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 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 Mauritania safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Nauru?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

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

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At a Glance

NR MR
Population 9,811 4,161,925
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +222
Time zones 1 1