Moving to Argentina from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Vanuatu to Argentina, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
8

people born in Vanuatu live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
AR
8.8

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
AR
40.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VU
57.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
AR
4.0t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
AR
24.6

Argentina performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
AR
$26,500

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Port Vila Buenos Aires
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.
Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 24.6 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 Argentina safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Vanuatu?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU AR
Population 308,043 46,245,668
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Bislama, English, French Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911