Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 178% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar)
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| Food | + 277% | |||
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| Food in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 277% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,288Vatu (47,698 Ariary) | 24,173 Ariary | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 974Vatu (36,096 Ariary) | 14,344 Ariary | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,032Vatu (38,238 Ariary) | 6,545 Ariary | + 484% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215Vatu (7,969 Ariary) | 5,605 Ariary | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 669Vatu (24,797 Ariary) | 6,830 Ariary | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 678Vatu (25,123 Ariary) | 2,414 Ariary | + 941% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,355Vatu (50,189 Ariary) | 14,212 Ariary | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 615Vatu (22,792 Ariary) | 4,517 Ariary | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 312Vatu (11,559 Ariary) | 1,829 Ariary | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450Vatu (16,678 Ariary) | 2,478 Ariary | + 573% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,915Vatu (70,935 Ariary) | 20,688 Ariary | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 635Vatu (23,523 Ariary) | 4,134 Ariary | + 469% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 173Vatu (6,400 Ariary) | 2,092 Ariary | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 209% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 206,368Vatu (7,644,086 Ariary) | 2,076,940 Ariary | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,779Vatu (2,955,112 Ariary) | 1,462,020 Ariary | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,855Vatu (476,159 Ariary) | 141,904 Ariary | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 110,152Vatu (4,080,145 Ariary) | 1,253,660 Ariary | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,403Vatu (2,237,379 Ariary) | 717,641 Ariary | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,857Vatu (1,105,916 Ariary) | 136,419 Ariary | + 711% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 13,535Vatu (501,362 Ariary) | 154,515 Ariary | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 58,329Vatu (2,160,556 Ariary) | 1,218,820 Ariary | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,757Vatu (1,176,312 Ariary) | 326,816 Ariary | + 260% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,361Vatu (87,451 Ariary) | 17,198 Ariary | + 408% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 93,932 Ariary | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 10% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 114,125 Ariary | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 115,209 Ariary | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (463,013 Ariary) | 202,813 Ariary | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,974Vatu (332,420 Ariary) | 223,206 Ariary | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 279% | |||
| Transportation in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 279% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (129,643,656 Ariary) | 39,898,100 Ariary | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183Vatu (6,767 Ariary) | 4,300 Ariary | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,837Vatu (327,332 Ariary) | 37,788 Ariary | + 766% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 45,220 Ariary | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 72% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 718Vatu (26,612 Ariary) | 7,456 Ariary | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (29,633 Ariary) | 18,852 Ariary | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,088Vatu (188,474 Ariary) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 585Vatu (21,669 Ariary) | 9,513 Ariary | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 592Vatu (21,943 Ariary) | 13,215 Ariary | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549Vatu (20,322 Ariary) | 11,554 Ariary | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 340Vatu (12,598 Ariary) | 2,501 Ariary | + 404% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 207Vatu (7,677 Ariary) | 3,464 Ariary | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,609Vatu (59,616 Ariary) | 13,359 Ariary | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 77% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,305Vatu (122,438 Ariary) | 36,810 Ariary | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,604Vatu (59,397 Ariary) | 27,241 Ariary | + 118% | |
| 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 (269,708 Ariary) | 82,558 Ariary | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213Vatu (44,942 Ariary) | 8,750 Ariary | + 414% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 367Vatu (13,609 Ariary) | 4,509 Ariary | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 506Vatu (18,751 Ariary) | 3,718 Ariary | + 404% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (2,926,243 Ariary) | 3,566,900 Ariary | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (630 Ariary) | 595 Ariary | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,860Vatu (328,181 Ariary) | 164,541 Ariary | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,136Vatu (42,060 Ariary) | 7,354 Ariary | + 472% | |
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TOTAL | + 178% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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