Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 23% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,288Vatu (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 974Vatu (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,032Vatu (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215Vatu (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 669Vatu (CHF 4.60) | CHF 6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 678Vatu (CHF 4.66) | CHF 3.50 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,355Vatu (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 615Vatu (CHF 4.23) | CHF 3.94 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 312Vatu (CHF 2.15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450Vatu (CHF 3.10) | CHF 1.77 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,915Vatu (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 635Vatu (CHF 4.37) | CHF 2.55 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 173Vatu (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.23 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 206,368Vatu (CHF 1,419) | CHF 2,065 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,779Vatu (CHF 549) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,855Vatu (CHF 88) | CHF 346 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 110,152Vatu (CHF 758) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,403Vatu (CHF 415) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,857Vatu (CHF 205) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 13,535Vatu (CHF 93) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 58,329Vatu (CHF 401) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,757Vatu (CHF 218) | CHF 150 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,361Vatu (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 15% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 99 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (CHF 86) | CHF 130 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,974Vatu (CHF 62) | CHF 171 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 8% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (CHF 24,072) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183Vatu (CHF 1.26) | CHF 1.76 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,837Vatu (CHF 61) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 19% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 718Vatu (CHF 4.94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (CHF 5.50) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,088Vatu (CHF 35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 585Vatu (CHF 4.02) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 592Vatu (CHF 4.07) | CHF 4.43 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549Vatu (CHF 3.77) | CHF 3.53 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 340Vatu (CHF 2.34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 207Vatu (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.05 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,609Vatu (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Aarau | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,305Vatu (CHF 23) | CHF 73 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,604Vatu (CHF 11) | CHF 37 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,281Vatu (CHF 50) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213Vatu (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 367Vatu (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.40 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 506Vatu (CHF 3.48) | CHF 5.85 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (CHF 543) | CHF 562 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (CHF 0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,860Vatu (CHF 61) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,136Vatu (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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