- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- China
- Port Vila, Vanuatu
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Vanuatu compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (元67) | 元45 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (元54) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (元68) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (元12) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 771Vatu (元45) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (元59) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (元82) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (元15) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (元141) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (元29) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 42% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 165,298Vatu (元9,689) | 元1,500 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (元5,275) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (元879) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (元6,463) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (元3,814) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (元1,539) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (元293) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (元2,931) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (元16) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 27% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (元234) | 元500 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (元176) | 元250 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (元733) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (元338) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 37% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,000Vatu (元234) | 元83 | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (元50) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (元117) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (元48) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (元12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (元47) | 元30 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 30% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (元176) | 元90 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (元91) | 元70 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (元106) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (元264) | 元300 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (元41) | 元45 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (元12) | 元25 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (元35) | 元10 | + 252% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (元264) | 元150 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (元59) | 元20 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu (Vanuatu) is 25% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元5,614
(95,782Vatu)
in Port Vila, Vanuatu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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