Moving to Rhode Island from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Rhode Island — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Vanuatu to Rhode Island. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Providence averages 61°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Vanuatu to Rhode Island, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
10

people moved from Vanuatu to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Rhode Island.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VU
25.2%
RI
31.6%

Vanuatu performs better than Rhode Island across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
RI
90.8%

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
RI
4.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
RI
$56,938

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
RI
78.2 yrs

Rhode Island performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Providence Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Providence
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 68°/49°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 79°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 53°/35°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Port Vila Providence
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Rhode Island?

Usually fine from major cities in Rhode Island. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Vanuatu?

Vanuatu performs better than Rhode Island across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Vanuatu?

The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Rhode Island?

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

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At a Glance

VU
Population 308,043 1,052,567
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911