Moving to Vanuatu from Panama
What to Expect
Considering a move from Panama to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Panama to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 93°F in Panama City, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to Panama.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Panama 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
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Panama generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Panama 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 Panama 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Panama 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Panama City | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Panama City | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.
Panama passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Panama
Visa FreeData: 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?
Panama 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 11.3 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Panama?
Panama 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 17.3 in Panama. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Panama?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
