Moving to Israel from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Israel? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Israel 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
Israel 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 Israel leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Israel 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
Israel 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
Israel 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 | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Israel?
Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Israel safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Vanuatu?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
