Moving to Vanuatu from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
VU
1.6

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
VU
0.9t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
VU
1.1

Brazil performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
VU
$3,000

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
VU
14.3

Brazil performs better than Vanuatu 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.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Port Vila
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Brasilia Port Vila
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

BR VU
Population 217,240,060 308,043
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Portuguese Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +678
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190