Moving to United Arab Emirates from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates 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
AE
5.9

United Arab Emirates 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
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
AE
29.1

United Arab Emirates 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
AE
18.3t

Nauru performs better than United Arab Emirates 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
AE
40.0

United Arab Emirates 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%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates 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
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
AE
5.1

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Nauru without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?

With 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Nauru?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR AE
Population 9,811 9,915,803
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Languages English, Nauru Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +971
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999