Moving to Vanuatu from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
VU
12.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
VU
1.6

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
14.9
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
VU
66.0%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
VU
14.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Port Vila
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Astana Port Vila
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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?

Kazakhstan 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 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ VU
Population 19,398,331 308,043
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +678
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112