Moving to Vanuatu from Alabama

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Alabama.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AL
39.6%
VU
25.2%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AL
85.9%
VU
66.0%

Alabama performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
2.3%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$49,225
VU
$3,000

Alabama performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
73.2 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Alabama across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montgomery Rain: 53.1 in/yr (1348 mm)
76° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montgomery Port Vila
Jan–Mar 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Montgomery Port Vila
Jan 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?

From major Vanuatu cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Alabama and Vanuatu are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Alabama?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Alabama?

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 76°F in Montgomery. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Montgomery gets 53.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Alabama, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VU
Population 4,779,736 308,043
Currency United States Dollar ($) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +678
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911