Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (Taka 1,323) | Taka 324 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Taka 453) | Taka 492 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (Taka 926) | Taka 196 | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (Taka 212) | Taka 92 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (Taka 529) | Taka 132 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (Taka 441) | Taka 78 | + 465% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Taka 970) | Taka 608 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (Taka 309) | Taka 223 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (Taka 265) | Taka 33 | + 708% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (Taka 289) | Taka 384 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (Taka 1,763) | Taka 1,400 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Taka 441) | Taka 111 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (Taka 106) | Taka 70 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Taka 59,303) | Taka 25,202 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Taka 6,123) | Taka 3,035 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Taka 126,377) | Taka 22,952 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Taka 50,656) | Taka 18,549 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Taka 2,741) | Taka 7,137 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (Taka 5,290) | Taka 1,213 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (Taka 45,849) | Taka 31,061 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Taka 39,677) | Taka 17,904 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (Taka 1,587) | Taka 417 | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Taka 3,527) | Taka 2,410 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Taka 2,645) | Taka 3,066 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Taka 5,081) | Taka 4,273 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (Taka 242) | Taka 107 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Taka 7,935) | Taka 2,440 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (Taka 441) | Taka 285 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (Taka 705) | Taka 513 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (Taka 3,086) | Taka 1,500 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Taka 265) | Taka 425 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (Taka 386) | Taka 333 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (Taka 441) | Taka 376 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (Taka 220) | Taka 85 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Taka 220) | Taka 89 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (Taka 1,323) | Taka 445 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vanuatu | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (Taka 2,821) | Taka 1,308 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Taka 1,058) | Taka 852 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Taka 3,086) | Taka 1,768 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (Taka 8,817) | Taka 2,051 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (Taka 1,058) | Taka 999 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (Taka 353) | Taka 248 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (Taka 441) | Taka 564 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Taka 5,290) | Taka 2,601 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (Taka 794) | Taka 287 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 719 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.882
BDT
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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