Moving to Oman from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Oman, 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

How Nauru and Oman 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
OM
11.0

Nauru performs better than Oman across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
OM
20.6

Oman 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
OM
18.7t

Nauru performs better than Oman 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
OM
10.9

Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
OM
$40,000

Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
OM
14.4

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Oman 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 Oman?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman 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 Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Oman across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Nauru?

Oman performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

NR OM
Population 9,811 3,764,348
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999