At a glance
 VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Vanuatu | Vanuatu |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,114 / mo | $2,879 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 21°C | 25° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 33 Good | 49 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.2°C | 24.9°C |
| Average low | 22.5°C | 19.9°C |
| Precipitation | 259 mm / mo | 192 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 290 h / mo | 303 h / mo |
| Humidity | 87% | 84% |
| Rain days | 24.6 / mo | 19.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.3 km/h | 16.4 km/h |
VU
Luganville · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 29
A 29
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 26
S 27
O 28
N 29
D 29
VU
Tanna · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 26
A 26
M 24
J 23
J 23
A 22
S 23
O 24
N 26
D 27
Air quality
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 33 | 49 |
| PM2.5 | 4.8 µg/m³ | 9.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8 µg/m³ | 15.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 46 µg/m³ | 48 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Startup Scene | 1.8 | 0.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Green Spaces | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 7.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.9 | 4.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Currency Stability | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 3.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.8 | 1.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.7 | 4.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Food Scene | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.2 | 1.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.7 | 2.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.2 | 5.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $51 per pair | $38 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $80 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $68 per month | $71 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $8.39 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.11 per cup | $3.78 per cup |
| Beer | $3.38 per pint | $4.62 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.77 per meal | $6.72 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $42 per meal | $55 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Apples | $4.23 per kg | $5.46 per kg |
| Bread | $1.69 per loaf | $1.51 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.69 per bottle | $1.34 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.96 per liter | $2.35 per liter |
| Rice | $2.11 per kg | $1.76 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $10 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $17 per bottle | $18 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $211 per month | $185 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $17 per month | $13 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $42 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $17 per purchase | $7.97 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $211 per month | $378 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $507 per month | $462 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,015 per month | $1,385 per month |
| Coworking Space | $127 per month | $185 per month |
| Coliving Space | $677 per month | $714 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $34 per month | $29 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $42 per month | $25 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $6.72 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.46 per kg | $10 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $68 per month | $105 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $8.39 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $42 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $42 per month | $50 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.23 per trip | $1.68 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.27 per km | $1.26 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $42 per month | $50 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $10 per trip | $15 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.52 per liter | $1.97 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $51 per month | $55 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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VU
Luganville
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VU
Tanna
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $8.46 per month | $0.00 per month |