Moving to Vanuatu from Indiana

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indiana to Vanuatu — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Indiana to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 62°F in Indianapolis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Indiana and Vanuatu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

IN
38.5%
VU
25.2%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

IN
88.5%
VU
66.0%

Indiana performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
2.7%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$59,083
VU
$3,000

Indiana performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
75.0 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Indiana 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.

Indianapolis Rain: 40.8 in/yr (1036 mm)
62° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Indianapolis Port Vila
Jan–Mar 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Indianapolis Port Vila
Jan 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department 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

United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Vanuatu's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Indiana and Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Indiana?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 62°F in Indianapolis. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Indianapolis gets 40.8 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

VU
Population 6,483,802 308,043
Currency United States Dollar ($) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +678
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911