Moving to Brazil from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Brazil? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs better than Brazil 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil 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
Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Brazil performs significantly 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
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in gdp per capita.
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
Brazil 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Required
Brazil passport holder visiting Vanuatu
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 Brazil?
Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Vanuatu?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
