Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 30% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 28% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,288Vatu ($11) | $29 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 974Vatu ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,032Vatu ($9) | $6 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 215Vatu ($1.78) | $1.45 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 669Vatu ($5.53) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 678Vatu ($5.60) | $2.87 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,355Vatu ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 615Vatu ($5.08) | $3.97 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 312Vatu ($2.58) | $2.62 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450Vatu ($3.72) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,915Vatu ($16) | $33 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 635Vatu ($5.24) | $3.08 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 173Vatu ($1.43) | $2.92 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 34% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 206,368Vatu ($1,703) | $3,667 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,779Vatu ($658) | $2,360 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,855Vatu ($106) | $193 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 110,152Vatu ($909) | $2,684 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,403Vatu ($499) | $1,311 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,857Vatu ($246) | $206 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 13,535Vatu ($112) | $44 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 58,329Vatu ($481) | $422 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 31,757Vatu ($262) | $139 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,361Vatu ($19) | $14 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 10% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu ($103) | $118 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,974Vatu ($74) | $175 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 8% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu ($28,887) | $34,262 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183Vatu ($1.51) | $1.37 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,837Vatu ($73) | $80 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 58% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 718Vatu ($5.93) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu ($7) | $39 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,088Vatu ($42) | $177 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 585Vatu ($4.83) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 592Vatu ($4.89) | $4.31 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 549Vatu ($4.53) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 340Vatu ($2.81) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 207Vatu ($1.71) | $2.50 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,609Vatu ($13) | $26 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 47% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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| Port Vila, Vanuatu | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,305Vatu ($27) | $68 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,604Vatu ($13) | $35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $288 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,281Vatu ($60) | $158 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,213Vatu ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 367Vatu ($3.03) | $5.91 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 506Vatu ($4.18) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu ($652) | $466 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu ($0.14) | $0.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,860Vatu ($73) | $45 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,136Vatu ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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