Moving to Nauru from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Nauru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Nauru. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Nauru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs significantly better than Vanuatu 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
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Nauru performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Nauru leads in gdp per capita.
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 generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa on Arrival
Nauru passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: 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 Vanuatu and Nauru.
Is Nauru safe for expats?
Nauru performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Vanuatu?
Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What language do they speak in Nauru?
The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
