Moving to Vanuatu from Tennessee

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tennessee to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tennessee to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 70°F in Nashville, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tennessee to Vanuatu.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TN
37.9%
VU
25.2%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TN
87.6%
VU
66.0%

Tennessee performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
3.4%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$60,177
VU
$3,000

Tennessee performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
73.8 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Tennessee across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nashville Port Vila
Jan–Mar 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Nashville Port Vila
Jan 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Vanuatu. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Tennessee?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 70°F in Nashville. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nashville gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

VU
Population 6,346,105 308,043
Currency United States Dollar ($) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages English Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +678
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911