Vanuatu

Luganville

#2 Top 5 cities

Luganville is a quieter island town better suited to diving tourism, retirees, or specific projects.

Country overview

Population

13Β 397

Year-round temperatures

Day: 26°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 21°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

A tropical marine climate with high humidity and small temperature swings.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Crime is generally low, though petty theft and break-ins remain possible; secure belongings and avoid isolated places alone after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Luganville is highly exposed to tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, and volcanic hazards, with disruptions to transport, power, and communications possible after major events.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians
  • πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏNew Zealanders
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities