Moving to Vanuatu from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
VU
12.5

Italy generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
41.9
VU
1.6

Italy 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

IT
15.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
VU
0.9t

Italy generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IT
31.8
VU
1.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IT
89.2%
VU
69.9%

Italy performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
6.4%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$43,309
VU
$4,039

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IT
84.0 yrs
VU
71.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
2.3
VU
14.4

Italy generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in education spending.

Weather in Vanuatu vs Italy

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Port Vila
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Rome Port Vila
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Can you move from Italy to Vanuatu?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Italy

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

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: 1.2 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?

Italy generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Italy?

Italy 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 41.9 in Italy. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT VU
Population 58,915,656 335,169
Currency Euro (€) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Catalan, Italian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —