Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (₨1,032) | ₨374 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (₨354) | ₨326 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (₨722) | ₨167 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (₨165) | ₨58 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (₨413) | ₨89 | + 362% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (₨344) | ₨39 | + 792% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (₨756) | ₨248 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (₨241) | ₨154 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (₨206) | ₨31 | + 560% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (₨225) | ₨169 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (₨1,375) | ₨786 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (₨344) | ₨91 | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (₨83) | ₨38 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨40,236 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (₨46,254) | ₨24,523 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (₨4,776) | ₨5,797 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (₨98,568) | ₨25,108 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (₨39,509) | ₨15,774 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (₨2,138) | ₨6,512 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (₨4,126) | ₨657 | + 528% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (₨35,760) | ₨30,817 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (₨30,946) | ₨11,976 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (₨1,238) | ₨538 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨2,751) | ₨2,477 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨2,063) | ₨2,797 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,303 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨3,963) | ₨3,087 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,248,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (₨189) | ₨104 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (₨6,189) | ₨1,115 | + 455% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (₨344) | ₨144 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (₨550) | ₨241 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (₨2,407) | ₨891 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (₨206) | ₨413 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (₨301) | ₨226 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (₨344) | ₨274 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (₨172) | ₨170 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (₨172) | ₨96 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (₨1,032) | ₨309 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vanuatu | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (₨2,201) | ₨1,438 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (₨825) | ₨603 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (₨2,407) | ₨1,419 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (₨6,877) | ₨1,942 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (₨825) | ₨733 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (₨275) | ₨229 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (₨344) | ₨183 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (₨4,126) | ₨1,560 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (₨619) | ₨267 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,795 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 93% more expensive than in India
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