Moving to Mexico from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vanuatu to Mexico.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mexico 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 Mexico 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
Mexico 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 Mexico leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.
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
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Vanuatu leads in life expectancy.
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 | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mexico safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Vanuatu?
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
