Moving to Nauru from South Africa
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Africa to Nauru? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs significantly better than South Africa 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
South Africa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs significantly better than South Africa across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Nauru performs significantly better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
South Africa generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru 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 performs significantly better than South Africa across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa 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.
South Africa passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa Required
Nauru passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa RequiredData: 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: 9.3 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 South Africa across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nauru compared to South Africa?
South Africa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 8.1 in South Africa. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).
What language do they speak in Nauru?
The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Nauru
At a Glance
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| Population | 57,516,665 | 9,811 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | Australian Dollar (A$) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | English, Nauru |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +27 | +674 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | — |