Places · Vanuatu
The best places to live in Vanuatu
Arcadia scores 10 places in Vanuatu, from Malekula (Lakatoro) at about $1,000 a month to Port Vila at about $1,500. 10 are by the sea, 8 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 2/5.
The standouts in Vanuatu
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 10 places Arcadia scores in Vanuatu, not the whole country.
All 10 places in Vanuatu
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Vanuatu?
Across the 10 places Arcadia scores in Vanuatu the median is about $1,125 a month for one person, from Malekula (Lakatoro) at around $1,000 to Port Vila at around $1,500. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Vanuatu?
Malekula (Lakatoro), at about $1,000 a month. It is the cheapest of the 10 places Arcadia scores in Vanuatu, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Vanuatu has the best internet?
Efate (Port Vila area), rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 10 places is 2 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Vanuatu?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Efate (Port Vila area). These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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