Moving to Nauru from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
NR
8.0

Turkmenistan performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
NR
12.5

Turkmenistan 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

TM
10.9t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
NR
9.3

Nauru performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
NR
$11,400

Turkmenistan 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

TM
71.8 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

Turkmenistan performs better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM NR
Population 5,636,011 9,811
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +674
Time zones 1 1