Moving to Iceland from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Iceland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Reykjavik averages 45°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 Iceland, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Iceland?
Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.
- 21,102
- 3,918
- 3,171
- 2,604
- 2,357
- 2,284
Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Iceland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Iceland leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Iceland 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 Iceland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Iceland 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
Iceland performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Iceland 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 | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Icelandic Meteorological Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa Required
Iceland 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 Iceland?
With 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iceland 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 Iceland.
Is Iceland safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Iceland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Vanuatu?
Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Iceland scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Iceland compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Reykjavik is 45°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Reykjavik receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
