Moving to Vanuatu from Barbados
What to Expect
Considering a move from Barbados 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 Barbados.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Barbados generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Barbados performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Barbados generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Barbados performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.
Barbados passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Barbados
Visa FreeData: 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?
Barbados generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.3 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Barbados?
Barbados 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 29.7 in Barbados. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Barbados, the official language is English.
