Moving to Vanuatu from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Vanuatu leads in internet access.
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 performs significantly better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Vanuatu
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Vanuatu passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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: 1.2 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?
Pakistan 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 4.3 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan?
Vanuatu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
