Moving to Hawaii from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Vanuatu to Hawaii.

Moved in 2023
10

people moved from Vanuatu to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hawaii compared to Vanuatu.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VU
25.2%
HI
25.6%

Vanuatu performs better than Hawaii across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
HI
91.2%

Hawaii performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
HI
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
HI
$64,124

Hawaii 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
HI
80.7 yrs

Hawaii performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Honolulu Rain: 17.1 in/yr (434 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Honolulu
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 80°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 85°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 89°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Port Vila Honolulu
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
United States 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 Hawaii?

From major Hawaii cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Vanuatu and Hawaii are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Hawaii compared to Vanuatu?

Vanuatu performs better than Hawaii across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Honolulu is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Honolulu receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Hawaii?

The official language in Hawaii is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU
Population 308,043 1,360,301
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911