Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s many islands pulse with cultural tradition, linguistic diversity, and the rhythms of village and urban life.
Overview
Bislama, English, and French are spoken across volcanic islands linked by a strong network of villages and anchored by Port Vila. Each island community maintains distinct customs and languages, offering a deeply local experience shaped by both ancestral heritage and contemporary Pacific influences.
At a glance
Languages
- Bislama(Official)
- English(Official)
- French(Official)
Population300,019
CurrencyVanuatu Vatus (VUV)
1 VUV = 0.008376 USD
1 USD = 119.39 VUV
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Languages
- Bislama(Official)
- English(Official)
- French(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
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