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Vanuatu

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu delivers island life — laidback pace, near-zero crime, no speed limits — at 78% of global living costs and a quality of life that sheds Western stress.

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CLIMATE
28°C avg · 2800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
VUV
LANGUAGE
Bislama
SAFETY
Safe
#1 globally · Safety index 58/100
COST OF LIVING
High cost
Cost index 78/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+11
UTC+11

What it's like to live in Vanuatu

Vanuatu is an archipelagic nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising approximately 80 islands stretching across roughly 1,300 kilometers. Situated east of Australia and northwest of New Zealand, this island country is part of the Melanesi...


Cost of living
vs EU Average66% higher than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
VUV234,695Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
VUV1,326Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
VUV375Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
VUV225One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Vanuatu operates a mixed healthcare system with both public and private facilities, though resources are generally limited, especially outside major urban centers.
  • Public healthcare is subsidized for residents, while foreigners and expats typically access services on a fee-for-service basis.
  • Comprehensive international health insurance, including medical evacuation coverage, is crucial for expats due to limited local specialist care and the high cost of overseas treatment.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Vanuatu offers visa-free entry to citizens of over 117 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, all EU member states, India, China, Japan, and many others, allowing stays of up to 30 days for tourism upon presentation of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure, proof of onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds (at least 40,000 VUV/~USD 325 per month of stay). Immigration officers issue a free 30-day visitor permit stamped...

Visa-free entry: 30 days
Digital Nomad Visa available
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.