Moving to Vanuatu from Cambodia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cambodia to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cambodia to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cambodia to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics.
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
Cambodia 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
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Cambodia generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty 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
Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Cambodia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Cambodia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia 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 2.1 in Cambodia. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
