Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,350Vatu (₨952) | ₨405 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800Vatu (₨1,269) | ₨361 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,271Vatu (₨896) | ₨178 | + 403% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 233Vatu (₨164) | ₨62 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612Vatu (₨432) | ₨102 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 797Vatu (₨562) | ₨45 | + 1152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500Vatu (₨1,057) | ₨254 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 669Vatu (₨471) | ₨195 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Vatu (₨245) | ₨41 | + 497% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 655Vatu (₨462) | ₨166 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,503Vatu (₨1,060) | ₨909 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 760Vatu (₨536) | ₨93 | + 476% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234Vatu (₨165) | ₨41 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨47,435 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,000Vatu (₨70,495) | ₨28,288 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000Vatu (₨14,099) | ₨5,128 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000Vatu (₨56,396) | ₨30,304 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000Vatu (₨42,297) | ₨17,855 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000Vatu (₨56,396) | ₨4,698 | + 1101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,863Vatu (₨12,592) | ₨737 | + 1609% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 53,977Vatu (₨38,051) | ₨25,574 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,000Vatu (₨15,509) | ₨12,652 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,237Vatu (₨1,577) | ₨536 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨743 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨2,820) | ₨2,366 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨2,115) | ₨2,561 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,197 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000Vatu (₨10,574) | ₨2,957 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (₨2,467,312) | ₨1,758,920 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 232Vatu (₨164) | ₨103 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,400Vatu (₨5,922) | ₨1,626 | + 264% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (₨352) | ₨94 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (₨564) | ₨250 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,477Vatu (₨3,861) | ₨1,186 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 795Vatu (₨560) | ₨346 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (₨308) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 475Vatu (₨335) | ₨271 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421Vatu (₨296) | ₨195 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 192Vatu (₨135) | ₨96 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (₨1,057) | ₨314 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (₨2,256) | ₨1,276 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000Vatu (₨1,410) | ₨640 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (₨2,467) | ₨1,586 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (₨7,049) | ₨2,144 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,348Vatu (₨950) | ₨709 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449Vatu (₨317) | ₨234 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (₨352) | ₨200 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (₨55,691) | ₨42,549 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (₨12) | ₨5.78 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000Vatu (₨10,574) | ₨1,629 | + 549% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500Vatu (₨1,057) | ₨273 | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,944 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 154% more expensive than in India
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