Moving to Pakistan from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vanuatu and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Vanuatu?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
