Moving to Vietnam from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nauru and Vietnam 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
VN
17.7

Nauru performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
VN
8.3

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
VN
4.3t

Nauru performs better than Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
VN
74.0%

Nauru generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
VN
$13,700

Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
VN
14.8

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

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nauru passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

With 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Nauru?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR VN
Population 9,811 103,808,319
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English, Nauru Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113