Nauru
Nauru’s single island presents a striking juxtaposition of coastal settlements and a stark inland plateau.
Overview
This tiny republic offers a unique sense of scale, where the ocean perimeter hosts most daily life and the phosphate-mined interior tells a different story. Nauruan and English are spoken, and the Australian dollar is standard. Its compact footprint means the rhythm of the island is never far from view, blending close-knit community with a landscape marked by transformation.
At a glance
Languages
- English(Official)
- Nauruan(Official)
Population13,650
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)
1 AUD = 0.6961 USD
1 USD = 1.4366 AUD
Popular places
Nauru
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Languages
- English(Official)
- Nauruan(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
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