Living in Mata-Utu (Wallis)
Wallis and Futuna · tropical
Mata-Utu (Wallis) is a village of roughly 1,200 people on an island in Wallis and Futuna. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,650. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for swimming, diving, quiet days.
It is an island reachable only a few times a week, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space.
Mata-Utu (Wallis) at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Mata-Utu (Wallis)
- Feeling safe day to day
- Island living
- Raising a family
- Anyone into swimming
- Anyone into diving
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 13
Eleven vaccines became compulsory in 2018. Two meningococcal vaccines were added in January 2025, so children born from 2023 owe thirteen. The same law applies here.
If you skip them: No place in a creche, a preschool or a school. Parents get three months from the start of the school year to begin.
Exemptions: Medical only, and rarely granted.
Source: French vaccination schedule 2025, health ministry
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: A few a week
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Mata-Utu (Wallis)
- • Internet can be unreliable for demanding remote work.
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Mata-Utu (Wallis)
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Mata-Utu (Wallis)?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Mata-Utu (Wallis), Wallis and Futuna?
A typical month in Mata-Utu (Wallis) costs around $1,650, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Mata-Utu (Wallis), Wallis and Futuna safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Mata-Utu (Wallis) at 4 out of 5, which is good.
What is the internet like in Mata-Utu (Wallis)?
Internet in Mata-Utu (Wallis) is rated 2 out of 5 for remote work, which is limited. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Mata-Utu (Wallis)?
Mata-Utu (Wallis) has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Mata-Utu (Wallis)?
Healthcare in Mata-Utu (Wallis) is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Wallis and Futuna?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Wallis and Futuna at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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