Moving to Vanuatu from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Florida.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Florida performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Florida performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?
From major Vanuatu cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Vanuatu are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Florida?
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Florida, the official language is English.
