Moving to Vanuatu from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mongolia 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 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
VU
12.5

Mongolia 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

MN
$1,109
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
VU
1.6

Mongolia 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

MN
120.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Mongolia 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

MN
12.9
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MN
84.0%
VU
66.0%

Mongolia 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

MN
6.1%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
VU
14.3

Mongolia 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.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Port Vila
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Port Vila
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Mongolia 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 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia 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 38.7 in Mongolia. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

MN VU
Population 3,227,863 308,043
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Mongolian Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +678
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105