Moving to Vanuatu from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
VU
1.6

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
VU
0.9t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
VU
66.0%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Port Vila
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Georgetown Port Vila
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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 Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Guyana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GY VU
Population 789,683 308,043
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +678
Time zones 1 1