Moving to Vanuatu from Iran

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iran to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iran to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
VU
1.6

Iran 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

IR
51.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
VU
0.9t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IR
79.0%
VU
66.0%

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
VU
14.3

Iran generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Port Vila
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Tehran Port Vila
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Vanuatu passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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 Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR VU
Population 86,758,304 308,043
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115