Moving to Turkey from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. 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 Turkey compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
TR
21.7

Turkey 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
TR
5.4t

Nauru performs better than Turkey 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
TR
22.3

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
TR
$34,400

Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
TR
19.4

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Turkey

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

Turkey passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Turkey 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 Turkey?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkey safe for expats?

Turkey performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Nauru?

Turkey performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR TR
Population 9,811 83,047,706
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages English, Nauru Turkish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112