Moving to Nepal from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Nepal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.
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
Nepal 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 Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in gdp per capita.
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 Nepal 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 | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Department of Hydrology and meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on Arrival
Nepal 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 Nepal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nepal safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Vanuatu?
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Nepal compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Nepal?
The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
