Moving to Vanuatu from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
VU
1.6

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
VU
0.9t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ER
22.0%
VU
66.0%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
VU
14.3

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Port Vila
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Asmara Port Vila
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

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?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER VU
Population 6,209,262 308,043
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +678
Time zones 1 1