Moving to Vanuatu from Bangladesh

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Vanuatu

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
VU
1.6

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
VU
0.9t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BD
39.0%
VU
66.0%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
VU
$3,000

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
VU
14.3

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Port Vila
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
View all months
Month Dhaka Port Vila
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Vanuatu passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Vanuatu: 1.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vanuatu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

Share this

At a Glance

BD VU
Population 165,650,475 308,043
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Bengali Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999