Moving to Nauru from Puerto Rico

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PR
12.5
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PR
42.4%
NR
71.4%

Puerto Rico performs 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

PR
4.8t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PR
28.0
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PR
87.3%
NR
83.0%

Puerto Rico performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PR
6.0%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PR
$40,620
NR
$14,640

Puerto Rico performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PR
81.9 yrs
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PR
6.0
NR
7.7

Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

Can you move from Puerto Rico to Nauru?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nauru: 10.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nauru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PR NR
Population 3,184,835 12,025
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Spanish English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +674
Time zones 1 1