Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 226% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,350Vatu (Taka 1,355) | Taka 267 | + 407% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800Vatu (Taka 1,807) | Taka 546 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,271Vatu (Taka 1,276) | Taka 218 | + 486% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 233Vatu (Taka 233) | Taka 92 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612Vatu (Taka 615) | Taka 154 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 797Vatu (Taka 800) | Taka 88 | + 813% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500Vatu (Taka 1,506) | Taka 475 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 669Vatu (Taka 671) | Taka 305 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Vatu (Taka 348) | Taka 56 | + 525% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 655Vatu (Taka 657) | Taka 407 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,503Vatu (Taka 1,509) | Taka 1,595 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 760Vatu (Taka 763) | Taka 137 | + 458% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234Vatu (Taka 235) | Taka 76 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 177% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 38,619 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,000Vatu (Taka 100,382) | Taka 21,828 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000Vatu (Taka 20,076) | Taka 5,017 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000Vatu (Taka 80,306) | Taka 25,126 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000Vatu (Taka 60,229) | Taka 15,134 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000Vatu (Taka 80,306) | Taka 10,000 | + 703% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,863Vatu (Taka 17,931) | Taka 1,380 | + 1199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 53,977Vatu (Taka 54,183) | Taka 44,973 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,000Vatu (Taka 22,084) | Taka 9,570 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,237Vatu (Taka 2,246) | Taka 533 | + 321% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Taka 4,015) | Taka 2,114 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Taka 3,011) | Taka 2,450 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000Vatu (Taka 15,057) | Taka 4,397 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (Taka 3,513,367) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 232Vatu (Taka 233) | Taka 109 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,400Vatu (Taka 8,432) | Taka 2,433 | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (Taka 502) | Taka 836 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (Taka 803) | Taka 682 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,477Vatu (Taka 5,498) | Taka 1,500 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 795Vatu (Taka 798) | Taka 360 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (Taka 439) | Taka 411 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 475Vatu (Taka 477) | Taka 625 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421Vatu (Taka 422) | Taka 102 | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 192Vatu (Taka 192) | Taka 129 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (Taka 1,506) | Taka 380 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (Taka 3,212) | Taka 1,745 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000Vatu (Taka 2,008) | Taka 1,011 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Taka 3,513) | Taka 3,000 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (Taka 10,038) | Taka 3,597 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,348Vatu (Taka 1,353) | Taka 1,519 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449Vatu (Taka 451) | Taka 253 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (Taka 502) | Taka 580 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (Taka 79,302) | Taka 35,756 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (Taka 17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000Vatu (Taka 15,057) | Taka 2,307 | + 553% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500Vatu (Taka 1,506) | Taka 327 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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