Kiribati🇰🇮

At a Glance

How Kiribati compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety96Healthcare89AffordabilityClimateClean Air

Limited data — some indices are not yet available.

Safety Index

96/100

Healthcare

89/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Kiribati

Rent Index

19

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

77

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

33

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in Kiribati — based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

96/100

Crime Index

4/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

0/100

Crime perceived as stable or declining

Walking Safety

Daytime100
Nighttime88

12 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Violent crimes
Very Low13
Property crimes
Very Low13
Drug-related crime
Very Low0
Corruption & bribery
Very Low0

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Home broken into
Very Low13
Things stolen from car
Very Low13
Being mugged or robbed
Very Low0
Being physically attacked
Very Low0
Being insulted or harassed
Very Low0
Car stolen
Very Low0
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Very Low0

Based on 2 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Kiribati

Healthcare Index

89/100

Quality Breakdown

Staff Skill & Competency100/100
Accuracy & Completeness100/100
Speed of Service75/100
Modern Equipment75/100
Friendliness & Courtesy75/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist75/100
Cost Satisfaction100/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 1 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Public
100.0%
Healthcare89Safety96Quality of Life

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Environment

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Kiribati

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Kiribati

Based on 0 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Kiribati, answered with data

Is Kiribati safe for expats?

Kiribati has a safety index of 96/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Kiribati?

Kiribati scores 89/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it excellent by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

Before You Go

Your pre-departure checklist for Kiribati

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