Moving to Vanuatu from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
VU
12.5

Luxembourg 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

LU
$8,808
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
VU
1.6

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
VU
0.9t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
VU
66.0%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
VU
14.3

Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Port Vila
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
View all months
Month Luxembourg Port Vila
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Luxembourg 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 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU VU
Population 650,364 308,043
Currency Euro (€) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112