Moving to Vanuatu from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu, based on official data.
Who's moving to Vanuatu?
Top countries of origin for Vanuatu's foreign-born residents.
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Papua New Guinea
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
Papua New Guinea performs better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.
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 Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
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 | Port Moresby | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
