Moving to Cyprus from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Vanuatu to Cyprus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
CY
3.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
CY
5.4t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
CY
91.0%

Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
CY
$50,600

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
CY
8.4

Cyprus 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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Nicosia
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Port Vila Nicosia
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Cyprus leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Vanuatu?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU CY
Population 308,043 1,295,102
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Euro (€)
Languages Bislama, English, French Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +678 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112