Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,350Vatu (Rp 176,093) | Rp 43,488 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800Vatu (Rp 234,791) | Rp 59,390 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,271Vatu (Rp 165,814) | Rp 31,759 | + 422% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 233Vatu (Rp 30,338) | Rp 23,528 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612Vatu (Rp 79,875) | Rp 30,336 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 797Vatu (Rp 103,905) | Rp 16,297 | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500Vatu (Rp 195,659) | Rp 85,378 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 669Vatu (Rp 87,240) | Rp 49,699 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Vatu (Rp 45,257) | Rp 18,198 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 655Vatu (Rp 85,418) | Rp 34,828 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,503Vatu (Rp 196,081) | Rp 346,370 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 760Vatu (Rp 99,134) | Rp 19,569 | + 407% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234Vatu (Rp 30,482) | Rp 19,984 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 22,132,400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,000Vatu (Rp 13,043,918) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000Vatu (Rp 2,608,784) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000Vatu (Rp 10,435,134) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000Vatu (Rp 7,826,351) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000Vatu (Rp 10,435,134) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 633% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,863Vatu (Rp 2,330,035) | Rp 378,883 | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 53,977Vatu (Rp 7,040,742) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,000Vatu (Rp 2,869,662) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,237Vatu (Rp 291,851) | Rp 55,394 | + 427% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,128 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 521,757) | Rp 789,983 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 391,318) | Rp 508,463 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,331,530 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000Vatu (Rp 1,956,588) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (Rp 456,537,120) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 232Vatu (Rp 30,290) | Rp 12,221 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Rp 1,173,953) | Rp 199,904 | + 487% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (Rp 65,220) | Rp 22,456 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (Rp 104,351) | Rp 96,147 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,477Vatu (Rp 714,438) | Rp 326,191 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 795Vatu (Rp 103,699) | Rp 66,604 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (Rp 57,067) | Rp 26,592 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 475Vatu (Rp 61,996) | Rp 33,023 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421Vatu (Rp 54,854) | Rp 27,953 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 192Vatu (Rp 25,002) | Rp 11,693 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (Rp 195,659) | Rp 82,004 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (Rp 417,405) | Rp 245,575 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000Vatu (Rp 260,878) | Rp 104,570 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Rp 456,537) | Rp 496,791 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (Rp 1,304,392) | Rp 363,253 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,348Vatu (Rp 175,870) | Rp 149,637 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449Vatu (Rp 58,623) | Rp 38,584 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (Rp 65,220) | Rp 50,891 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (Rp 10,304,695) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (Rp 2,217) | Rp 3,584 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000Vatu (Rp 1,956,588) | Rp 463,013 | + 323% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500Vatu (Rp 195,659) | Rp 40,110 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 914 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
130.439
IDR
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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