Moving to Vanuatu from Nicaragua

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
11.0
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
13.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NI
$689
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

NI
6.6
VU
1.6

Nicaragua 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

NI
38.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NI
0.8t
VU
0.9t

Nicaragua performs better than Vanuatu 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

NI
4.9
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NI
57.0%
VU
66.0%

Nicaragua 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

NI
4.8%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NI
$7,300
VU
$3,000

Nicaragua generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NI
74.8 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NI
19.1
VU
14.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Nicaragua 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.

Managua Rain: 78.3 in/yr (1989 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Managua Port Vila
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
View all months
Month Managua Port Vila
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nicaragua 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.

Nicaragua passport

Nicaragua passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Nicaragua

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nicaragua.

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?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.0 in Nicaragua.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Nicaragua?

Nicaragua 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 6.6 in Nicaragua. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nicaragua: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to None°F in Managua. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Managua gets 78.3 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

NI VU
Population 6,301,880 308,043
Currency Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Spanish Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +505 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 118