Moving to Vanuatu from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Moldova to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
VU
12.5

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
VU
1.6

Moldova 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

MD
58.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Moldova 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

MD
24.4
VU
1.1

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
VU
$3,000

Moldova 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

MD
72.4 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
VU
14.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Moldova

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

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?

Moldova 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 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

MD VU
Population 3,287,326 308,043
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Romanian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112