Kiribati
Life in Kiribati unfolds across scattered atolls, where ocean rhythms shape both language and daily connection.
Overview
Kiribati’s 33 atolls stretch wide across the central Pacific, with Tarawa serving as the social and administrative heart. Australian dollars circulate alongside Gilbertese and English, reflecting a blend of local tradition and outside ties. Community life is deeply ocean-centered, with daily routines and gatherings molded by the tides and the dispersed geography.
At a glance
Language
- English(Official)
Population119,000
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)
1 AUD = 0.6966 USD
1 USD = 1.4356 AUD
Popular places
Kiribati
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Healthcare IndexStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexStrongSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Languages
- English(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
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