Moving to Romania from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Romania 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
RO
9.6

Nauru performs better than Romania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
RO
34.7

Romania 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
RO
3.7t

Nauru performs better than Romania 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
RO
32.4

Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
RO
$40,500

Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
RO
5.8

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Romania 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 Romania?

With 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania 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 Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Romania across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Nauru?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR RO
Population 9,811 18,519,899
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages English, Nauru Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112