Moving to Puerto Rico from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Puerto Rico. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Puerto Rico compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
PR
12.5

Nauru performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
PR
4.8t

Nauru performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0

Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
PR
$43,000

Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
PR
6.0

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR PR
Population 9,811 3,098,423
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Nauru English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +1
Time zones 1 1