Moving to Vanuatu from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Vanuatu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs significantly better than United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States performs better than Vanuatu 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 | Washington | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Washington | Port Vila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa Free
Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to United States?
United States 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 36.1 in United States. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In United States, the official language is English.
