Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,261Vatu (Rp 147,691) | Rp 63,603 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500Vatu (Rp 58,539) | Rp 52,096 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (Rp 135,003) | Rp 29,839 | + 352% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 205Vatu (Rp 23,965) | Rp 19,089 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 781Vatu (Rp 91,429) | Rp 26,214 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (Rp 117,596) | Rp 15,495 | + 659% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (Rp 163,910) | Rp 80,087 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (Rp 70,559) | Rp 38,449 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (Rp 29,321) | Rp 19,785 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 416Vatu (Rp 48,650) | Rp 31,140 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,319Vatu (Rp 154,369) | Rp 426,288 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Rp 58,539) | Rp 15,733 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100Vatu (Rp 11,708) | Rp 14,049 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 223,457Vatu (Rp 26,161,985) | Rp 13,874,100 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,729Vatu (Rp 7,227,097) | Rp 7,545,280 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000Vatu (Rp 1,170,784) | Rp 1,009,980 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 127,963Vatu (Rp 14,981,702) | Rp 7,124,290 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,383Vatu (Rp 4,610,898) | Rp 3,429,740 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000Vatu (Rp 468,314) | Rp 719,822 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (Rp 585,392) | Rp 295,313 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000Vatu (Rp 5,853,919) | Rp 4,188,560 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,739,290 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,767 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (Rp 36,587) | Rp 49,231 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 468,314) | Rp 669,132 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 351,235) | Rp 489,594 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Rp 1,463,480) | Rp 1,091,330 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 674,684) | Rp 911,737 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 441,401,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158Vatu (Rp 18,453) | Rp 9,317 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Rp 1,053,705) | Rp 336,436 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (Rp 99,517) | Rp 31,803 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 114,247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,000Vatu (Rp 702,470) | Rp 301,713 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (Rp 95,126) | Rp 24,714 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,503 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (Rp 23,416) | Rp 17,807 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,858 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000Vatu (Rp 234,157) | Rp 64,330 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,258Vatu (Rp 498,462) | Rp 191,957 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (Rp 181,550) | Rp 108,325 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (Rp 210,741) | Rp 382,441 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,636Vatu (Rp 1,128,184) | Rp 443,108 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,223Vatu (Rp 143,200) | Rp 152,100 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 376Vatu (Rp 44,040) | Rp 44,745 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 523Vatu (Rp 61,245) | Rp 59,628 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,042,150 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,432 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (Rp 526,853) | Rp 597,783 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 860Vatu (Rp 100,687) | Rp 24,303 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,437 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
117.078
IDR
/
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia
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