Moving to Nauru from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
NR
12.5

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
18.5t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
NR
9.3

Saudi Arabia performs 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

SA
4.9%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
NR
$11,400

Saudi Arabia performs 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

SA
76.7 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
NR
7.8

Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA NR
Population 35,354,380 9,811
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +966 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911