Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (R$ 62) | R$ 36 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (R$ 10) | R$ 5.84 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (R$ 45) | R$ 26 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (R$ 12) | R$ 5.68 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (R$ 83) | R$ 44 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.89 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,721 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (R$ 2,776) | R$ 2,493 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (R$ 287) | R$ 595 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (R$ 5,915) | R$ 2,643 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (R$ 2,371) | R$ 1,696 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (R$ 128) | R$ 510 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (R$ 248) | R$ 89 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (R$ 2,146) | R$ 2,004 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (R$ 1,857) | R$ 630 | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (R$ 165) | R$ 250 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (R$ 124) | R$ 247 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (R$ 238) | R$ 304 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,563 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (R$ 11) | R$ 5.53 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (R$ 371) | R$ 230 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (R$ 33) | R$ 44 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (R$ 144) | R$ 263 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (R$ 10) | R$ 5.28 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (R$ 62) | R$ 55 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vanuatu | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (R$ 132) | R$ 113 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (R$ 50) | R$ 66 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (R$ 144) | R$ 205 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (R$ 413) | R$ 199 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (R$ 248) | R$ 125 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,955 prices entered by 1,650 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04127
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 40% more expensive than in Brazil
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