Moving to Dominican Republic from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Dominican Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Dominican Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs better than Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Dominican Republic 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
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic 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
Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
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 | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Vanuatu
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 Dominican Republic?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominican Republic has 10.7 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 Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Vanuatu?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
