Moving to Vanuatu from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Cote d'Ivoire.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
VU
1.6

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
VU
0.9t

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CI
45.0%
VU
66.0%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
VU
$3,000

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
62.3 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
VU
14.3

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Port Vila
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Port Vila
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°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 Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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 Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Cote d'Ivoire 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 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI VU
Population 28,713,423 308,043
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110