Moving to Vanuatu from Palau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Palau to Vanuatu? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Palau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.
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
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Palau 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
Palau performs better than Vanuatu 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
Palau generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.
Palau passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Palau?
Palau 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 17.8 in Palau. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
