Moving to Vanuatu from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
VU
12.5

Lithuania 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

LT
$4,127
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
VU
1.6

Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
VU
0.9t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

LT
97.8%
VU
66.0%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
VU
14.3

Lithuania performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Port Vila
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Vilnius Port Vila
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Lithuania 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 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Lithuania?

Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

LT VU
Population 2,683,546 308,043
Currency Euro (€) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Lithuanian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112