🇻🇺Vanuatu

Oceania

Information

Capital

Port Vila

Population

343,320

Currency

Vatu (VUV VT)

Languages

Bislama, Anglais, Français

Continent

Oceania

Calling code

+678

Timezone

Pacific/Efate

Area

12,189 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

30 July - Independence Day

Internet domain

.vu

About

Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific. Formerly a Franco-British colony, it gained independence in 1980. The country is vulnerable to cyclones and climate change.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré pour les touristes.

Risk areas

Port Vila - Petite criminalitéÎles éloignées - Risques naturels (cyclones)

Crime(low)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Ne pas marcher seul la nuit

Terrorism(low)

Risque négligeable, rester vigilant

Transport

Conduire prudemment, préférer transports officiels

Natural risks(Élevé (cyclones, volcans, tremblements de terre))

Suivre les alertes météo, avoir un plan d'évacuation

Health(Système de santé limité)

Vaccins recommandés: hépatite A/B, typhoïde, fièvre jaune
Assurance voyage complète obligatoire

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès de son gouvernement
Avoir des fonds suffisants
Respecter les coutumes locales

Ambassade de France à Vanuatu Vanuatu Tourism Office

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400

1-bedroom apartment in the city center600

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb450

3-bedroom apartment in the city center1200

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb900

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal8

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant40

McDonald's menu9

Local beer (0.5L)3

Cappuccino3.5

Water (1.5L)1.5

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)2.5

Eggs (12)4

Chicken (1kg)8

Apples (1kg)4

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket1.5

Monthly transport subscription30

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (1km)1.5

Gasoline (1L)1.8

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)15

Cinema8

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation30

Dentist consultation50

Antibiotic medications15

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)80

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30

Public services for 85m² apartment100

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)800

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 240V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police1321

Ambulance115

Fire department1322

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not obligatory, service often included