Moving to Vanuatu from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cyprus to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cyprus 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cyprus to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
VU
12.5

Cyprus generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CY
$4,538
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
VU
1.6

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
VU
0.9t

Cyprus 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

CY
38.6
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CY
91.0%
VU
66.0%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
VU
$3,000

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
VU
14.3

Cyprus 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.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Port Vila
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Nicosia Port Vila
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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?

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?

Cyprus 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 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY VU
Population 1,295,102 308,043
Currency Euro (€) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Greek, Turkish Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112