Moving to Nauru from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Thailand 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

TH
25.4
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
NR
12.5

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Thailand 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

TH
17.5
NR
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TH
85.0%
NR
84.0%

Thailand 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

TH
0.9%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
NR
$11,400

Thailand 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

TH
77.7 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand.

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 Thailand and Nauru.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Thailand?

Thailand 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 9.3 in Thailand. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH NR
Population 69,648,117 9,811
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Thai English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +66 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191