Moving to Nauru from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Philippines to Nauru. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Nauru, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
65 ↑ 14% vs 2015

people born in Philippines live in Nauru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Nauru?

Top countries of origin for Nauru's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Philippines and Nauru 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

PH
9.7
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Philippines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
NR
12.5

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines 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

PH
1.5t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
NR
$11,400

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
NR
7.8

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and Nauru. To live, work, or study long-term in Nauru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nauru's immigration authority.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nauru?

With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nauru can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Philippines and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Philippines across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Philippines?

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH NR
Population 114,597,229 9,811
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Filipino English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +63 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911