Moving to Czech Republic from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Vanuatu to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Vanuatu live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Vanuatu and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
CZ
42.5

Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
CZ
7.1t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
CZ
86.8%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Prague
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Port Vila Prague
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

With 38.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vanuatu and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Czech Republic leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Vanuatu?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Vanuatu?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU CZ
Population 308,043 10,705,384
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Bislama, English, French Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112