Moving to Vanuatu from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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 | Port Of Spain | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
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?
Trinidad and Tobago 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 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago 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 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
