Moving to Vanuatu from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman 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 Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
VU
12.5

Oman performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
VU
1.6

Oman 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

OM
104.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
VU
0.9t

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

OM
96.0%
VU
66.0%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
VU
$3,000

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
VU
14.3

Oman generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Port Vila
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Muscat Port Vila
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Oman

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

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?

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

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Oman?

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

OM VU
Population 3,764,348 308,043
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Arabic Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999