Moving to Vanuatu from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
VU
1.6

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
VU
0.9t

Nepal generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NP
52.0%
VU
66.0%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
VU
$3,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Port Vila
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Kathmandu Port Vila
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Vanuatu passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

NP VU
Population 30,666,598 308,043
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Nepali Bislama, English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100