Moving to Vanuatu from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Vanuatu — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Vanuatu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
VU
1.6

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
VU
0.9t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
VU
1.1

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
VU
$3,000

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Angola leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Port Vila
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Luanda Port Vila
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola 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.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

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?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Vanuatu.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

AO VU
Population 34,795,287 308,043
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Portuguese Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +678
Time zones 1 1