At a glance
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Vanuatu | Vanuatu |
| Nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,970 / mo | $2,114 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 21°C | 24° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 26 Good | 22 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VU
Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.6°C | 28.2°C |
| Average low | 23°C | 22.5°C |
| Precipitation | 198 mm / mo | 259 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 297 h / mo | 290 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 87% |
| Rain days | 19.1 / mo | 24.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.7 km/h | 14.3 km/h |
VU
Port Vila · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 29
A 29
M 27
J 26
J 26
A 25
S 26
O 27
N 28
D 29
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
Air quality
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 26 | 22 |
| PM2.5 | 4.4 µg/m³ | 1.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.5 µg/m³ | 1.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 56 µg/m³ | 47 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Weather | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 5.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Currency Stability | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.0 | 6.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Internet Speed | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.5 | 5.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Food Scene | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 2.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.3 | 3.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Political Stability | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Cleanliness | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 7.5 | 6.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Cycling | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 5.1 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $51 per pair | $51 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $34 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $85 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $34 per month | $68 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.46 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.38 per cup | $2.11 per cup |
| Beer | $4.23 per pint | $3.38 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13 per meal | $6.77 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $51 per meal | $42 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Apples | $4.23 per kg | $4.23 per kg |
| Bread | $2.54 per loaf | $1.69 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.69 per bottle | $1.69 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.54 per liter | $2.96 per liter |
| Rice | $2.11 per kg | $2.11 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.46 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $17 per bottle | $17 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $152 per month | $211 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $17 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $42 per visit | $42 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.46 per purchase | $17 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $254 per month | $211 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $507 per month | $507 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,015 per month | $1,015 per month |
| Coworking Space | $127 per month | $127 per month |
| Coliving Space | $592 per month | $677 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $17 per month | $42 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.77 per kg | $8.46 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $17 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $68 per month | $68 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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| Transportation | $68 per month | $42 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.23 per trip | $4.23 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.69 per km | $1.27 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $34 per month | $42 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.46 per trip | $10 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.69 per liter | $1.52 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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VU
Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $68 per month | $51 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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Port Vila
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Luganville
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $8.46 per month |