Moving to India from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
IN
15.4

Vanuatu performs better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
IN
2.2t

Vanuatu performs better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
IN
2.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
IN
46.0%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
IN
$9,200

India generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
IN
30.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though India 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.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Delhi
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Port Vila Delhi
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
India 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 India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in India compared to Vanuatu?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU IN
Population 308,043 1,389,637,446
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Bislama, English, French English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +678 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112