Moving to Nauru from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SR
13.6
NR
12.7

Suriname 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

SR
4.1t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
18.8
NR
10.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SR
87.4%
NR
83.0%

Suriname 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

SR
7.8%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
NR
$14,640

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
NR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
NR
7.7

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

Can you move from Suriname to Nauru?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Nauru passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.

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 Suriname across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Suriname?

Suriname performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 13.6 in Suriname. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR NR
Population 639,850 12,025
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Dutch English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +674
Time zones 1 1