Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 9% more expensive than in Dubbo (Australia)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is about the same as in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | AU$12 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | AU$5.60 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | AU$0.96 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | AU$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$14 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.49 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$3.40 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$27 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | AU$3.26 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$1.80 | - | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 14% more expensive than in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 206,368Vatu (AU$2,577) | AU$1,769 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,213 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$458 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$765 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$256 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$103 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 61,847Vatu (AU$772) | AU$732 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$201 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 7% cheaper than in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$140 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$115 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (AU$156) | AU$240 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$146 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is about the same as in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,944 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.46 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$166 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is about the same as in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$33 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$48 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.76 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,689Vatu (AU$21) | AU$24 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is about the same as in Dubbo (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | Dubbo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$109 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$4.96 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$5.04 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$138 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$32 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2022.
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