At a glance
 VU
Espiritu Santo
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 FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Vanuatu | Fiji |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,996 / mo | $2,255 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 23°C | 27° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 Good | 52 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.7°C | 28.1°C |
| Average low | 23°C | 23.6°C |
| Precipitation | 194 mm / mo | 208 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 279 h / mo | 287 h / mo |
| Humidity | 88% | 84% |
| Rain days | 20.8 / mo | 21.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.9 km/h | 15.1 km/h |
VU
Espiritu Santo · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 29
A 29
M 28
J 28
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 29
D 30
FJ
Savusavu · average high by month
J 30
F 29
M 29
A 29
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 26
S 27
O 28
N 29
D 29
Air quality
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 43 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 8.4 µg/m³ | 12.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.6 µg/m³ | 21.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 50 µg/m³ | 53 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.2 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Green Spaces | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 2.5 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.2 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Currency Stability | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 4.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.5 | 2.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Internet Speed | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.4 | 6.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Food Scene | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.3 | 4.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Political Stability | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 9.2 | 6.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.4 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Cycling | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Public Transit | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 5.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $59 per pair | $29 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $25 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $84 per pair | $82 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $42 per month | $68 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $5.43 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.93 per cup | $3.40 per cup |
| Beer | $3.35 per pint | $2.94 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.71 per meal | $5.43 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $55 per meal | $36 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.22 per meal | $8.38 per meal |
| Apples | $5.03 per kg | $3.26 per kg |
| Bread | $1.51 per loaf | $0.95 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.26 per bottle | $1.09 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.10 per liter | $2.17 per liter |
| Rice | $1.84 per kg | $1.54 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $10 per kg | $8.15 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $210 per month | $249 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $25 per month | $18 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $42 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $8.15 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $419 per month | $340 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $398 per month | $385 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,006 per month | $1,268 per month |
| Coworking Space | $155 per month | $145 per month |
| Coliving Space | $587 per month | $498 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $29 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $17 per month | $36 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $6.79 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.03 per kg | $5.43 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $75 per month | $43 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $84 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $13 per hour | $9.06 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $25 per month | $54 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.93 per trip | $0.91 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.26 per km | $0.68 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $59 per month | $20 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $10 per trip | $5.43 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.43 per liter | $1.43 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $20 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Espiritu Santo
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FJ
Savusavu
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $84 per month | $82 per month |