General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Currency | Vatu |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $1.1 billion |
| Size | 12,189 km² |
| Population | 320,000 |
| Population density | 26.2/km² |
| Kids per female | 3.5 |
| City population | 23% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 22∘C |
| Summer | 27∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Bislama, English, French |
| Population able to read | 94% |
| Population with a college degree | 11% |
| Population able to speak english | 12% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 18 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Vanuatu |
| Main airport | Bauerfield International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $4.5 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | Not expected |
| Restaurant | Not expected |
| Bar | Not expected |
| Coffeeshop | Not expected |
| Services | Not expected |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 1.6/MBits |
| Tld | .vu |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 24% |
| Phone mobile data | $12 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type I, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Au Bon Marché |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de Port Vila |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Laplap | A traditional Ni-Vanuatu dish made from grated root vegetables (such as taro, yam, or manioc) mixed with coconut milk and cooked in banana leaves. | $5-10 |
| Oka | A type of soup made with coconut milk, fish, and vegetables. | $5-10 |
| Palusami | A dish made with taro leaves cooked in coconut milk with beef or pork. | $5-10 |
| Rourou | A type of salad made with grated coconut, onion, and tomato. | $5-10 |
| Tusker tusk | A type of seafood dish made with grilled or fried fish or shellfish. | $10-15 |
| Vanuatan coffee | A type of coffee that is grown in Vanuatu and has a unique flavor. | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tusker | A local beer, brewed in Vanuatu | 2-3 |
| Vailima | A local beer, brewed in Samoa | 2-3 |
| Kava | A traditional drink made from the root of the kava plant | 3-5 |
| Coconut water | The water from a young coconut | 1-2 |
| Pineapple juice | The juice from a pineapple | 2-3 |
| Mango juice | The juice from a mango | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Drawings | Intricate drawings made from colored sand | $10-$50 |
| Nambas Masks | Traditional wooden masks worn during ceremonies | $20-$100 |
| Tamtams | Hand-carved wooden drums | $30-$150 |
| Vanuatu Coffee | Rich and flavorful coffee beans | $10-$20 per pound |
| Kava | Traditional ceremonial drink made from the root of the kava plant | $15-$30 per pound |
| Shell Jewelry | Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made from local seashells | $5-$20 |
| Woven Mats | Hand-woven mats made from natural fibers | $20-$100 |
| Carvings | Intricate carvings made from wood, bone, or stone | $30-$200 |
| Paintings | Vibrant paintings depicting local scenes and culture | $50-$200 |
| T-shirts and Hats | Souvenirs with Vanuatu-themed designs | $10-$25 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | July 30 | Commemorates Vanuatu’s independence from France and the United Kingdom in 1980 |
| Constitution Day | October 5 | Marks the adoption of Vanuatu’s constitution in 1980 |
| Christian Revival Day | November 11 | A public holiday to commemorate the Christian revival movement in Vanuatu |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Vanuatu Daily Post |
| Online news | Daily Post Online |
| Tv | Vanuatu Television (VTV) |
| Radio | Radio Vanuatu |