Moving to Vanuatu from Nauru
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nauru to Vanuatu — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nauru to Vanuatu. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Nauru and Vanuatu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Nauru performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Nauru generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Nauru generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.
Nauru passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?
With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
Nauru performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Nauru?
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
