Moving to Indonesia from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Indonesia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia 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 performs better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Indonesia 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
Indonesia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Indonesia 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 | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Vanuatu?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
