Moving to Nauru from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay 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

The numbers behind daily life in Nauru compared to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
NR
12.5

Uruguay 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

UY
2.6t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
NR
9.3

Uruguay 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

UY
8.3%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
NR
$11,400

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
NR
7.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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: 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 Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay 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 46.3 in Uruguay. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY NR
Population 3,407,213 9,811
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Spanish English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +598 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911