Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (88元) | 46元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (30元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (62元) | 16元 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (35元) | 19元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (29元) | 11元 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (65元) | 63元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (21元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (18元) | 6元 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (19元) | 7元 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (118元) | 118元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (29元) | 8元 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (7元) | 16元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (3,963元) | 9,006元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (409元) | 421元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (8,445元) | 7,547元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (3,385元) | 4,347元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (183元) | 262元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (354元) | 115元 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (3,064元) | 1,143元 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (2,651元) | 589元 | + 350% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (106元) | 39元 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (236元) | 529元 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (177元) | 248元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (340元) | 828元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (16元) | 9元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (530元) | 204元 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (29元) | 39元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (47元) | 27元 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (206元) | 391元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (18元) | 53元 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (26元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (15元) | 15元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (88元) | 74元 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is about the same as in China | ||||
| Vanuatu | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (189元) | 265元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (71元) | 110元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (206元) | 1,294元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (589元) | 348元 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (71元) | 79元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (24元) | 29元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (29元) | 18元 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (354元) | 410元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (53元) | 24元 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,377 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05892
CNY
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 29% more expensive than in China
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