Funafuti
Funafuti, Tuvalu's capital, is a thin strip of land encircling a large lagoon, accessible via Fiji Airways.
Overview
Motorbikes are the primary transport on the main island, with boats for outer islands. Attractions include the Funafuti Conservation Area for diving and snorkeling, WWII remnants, and local cultural experiences.
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Healthcare IndexStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexStrongSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexLowSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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