Moving to Vanuatu from New Caledonia
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Caledonia to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New Caledonia to Vanuatu.
Who's moving to Vanuatu?
Top countries of origin for Vanuatu's foreign-born residents.
- 665
- 555
- 325
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4.262
New Caledonia
- 235
- 122
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to New Caledonia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
New Caledonia performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though New Caledonia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
New Caledonia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Noumea | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/68°F (25°/20°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/63°F (23°/17°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 81°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Noumea | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting New Caledonia
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Vanuatu performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to New Caledonia?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 79°F in Noumea. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Noumea gets 42.2 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.
