Moving to Switzerland from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Switzerland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Switzerland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bern averages 55°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Vanuatu to Switzerland, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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 Switzerland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Switzerland 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa Required
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
With 47.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Switzerland 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 Switzerland.
Is Switzerland safe for expats?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Switzerland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Vanuatu?
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Switzerland compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Bern is 55°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Bern receives around 42.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Switzerland?
The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
