Moving to Libya from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vanuatu to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
LY
34.0

Vanuatu performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VU
$141
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
LY
8.7t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Libya leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
LY
4.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
LY
46.2%

Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
LY
$17,700

Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
LY
11.2

Libya 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Tripoli
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Port Vila Tripoli
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Required
Libya passport holders need a visa to enter Vanuatu.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Vanuatu?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

VU LY
Population 308,043 7,137,931
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Bislama, English, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +218
Time zones 1 1