🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Live volcanoes, kastom culture and blue holes

Open Vanuatu in the interactive travelogue →

Passport strength: ≈95 visa-free destinations
Language: Bislama, English, French · ~60% speak English
Free-trade agreements: ≈3

What things cost in Vanuatu

Indicative ranges for planning, drawn from the same data layer that powers the interactive travelogue. Figures are in US dollars where priced.

Local SIM	$5–$15/month
Coworking desk	$40–$100/month
Gym membership	$10–$30/month
GP visit	$20–$50
Hospital day	$80–$200/night
Dental check-up	$40–$100
Traveller insurance	$40–$80/month
Nomad insurance	$45–$60/month
International school	$4,000–$10,000/yr
University year	—
Language course	$100–$180/month

Education: Few international schools; French and English colonial influence; limited formal education options. · Healthcare: Minimal healthcare outside Vila; basic public system; serious cases require evacuation to Fiji/Australia.

Reviewed 5 August 2026 · Ranges are indicative planning figures, not quotes — verify locally before you budget. Fuller breakdown: open Vanuatu in the interactive travelogue.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Mele Cascades is best around May–Sep. Vanuatu has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Vanuatu?

Roughly 60% of people speak English. The main language is Bislama, English, French.

How strong is the Vanuatu passport?

The Vanuatu passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 95 destinations.

Is Vanuatu expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Vanuatu — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Vanuatu?

Mele Cascades, Vanuatu Cultural Centre, Hideaway Island, Erakor Lagoon, President Coolidge Museum, Mount Yasur — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.

Keep exploring

Page reviewed 5 August 2026 · Season and place notes come from Amit's own travels. Visa and entry rules change — confirm with official sources before you book.

Best-visit seasons are general guidance — confirm local conditions before you travel.