Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (Rp 191,813) | Rp 61,205 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Rp 65,769) | Rp 48,353 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (Rp 44,756) | Rp 29,046 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (Rp 27,141) | Rp 21,836 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (Rp 100,770) | Rp 22,834 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (Rp 42,625) | Rp 14,630 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Rp 140,663) | Rp 66,405 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (Rp 63,938) | Rp 43,134 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (Rp 63,938) | Rp 18,263 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (Rp 50,109) | Rp 34,771 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (Rp 247,217) | Rp 406,659 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Rp 63,938) | Rp 17,291 | + 270% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (Rp 27,605) | Rp 16,247 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,044,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Rp 8,600,817) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Rp 888,054) | Rp 801,210 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Rp 18,328,624) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Rp 7,346,718) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Rp 397,522) | Rp 505,106 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (Rp 1,661,203) | Rp 237,062 | + 601% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000Vatu (Rp 3,836,259) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Rp 5,754,389) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 366% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (Rp 345,263) | Rp 57,323 | + 502% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (Rp 39,961) | Rp 95,242 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 511,501) | Rp 648,513 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 383,626) | Rp 480,172 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 736,903) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (Rp 22,366) | Rp 9,337 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Rp 1,150,878) | Rp 419,026 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (Rp 115,088) | Rp 19,709 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (Rp 731,810) | Rp 204,790 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Rp 38,363) | Rp 108,192 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (Rp 71,930) | Rp 22,334 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (Rp 95,906) | Rp 30,094 | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (Rp 38,363) | Rp 22,886 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Rp 31,969) | Rp 11,284 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (Rp 479,396) | Rp 261,585 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Rp 153,450) | Rp 99,216 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Rp 447,564) | Rp 251,127 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (Rp 1,068,669) | Rp 573,242 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (Rp 155,845) | Rp 159,890 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (Rp 45,402) | Rp 39,869 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (Rp 60,839) | Rp 65,361 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Rp 767,252) | Rp 509,555 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (Rp 148,441) | Rp 32,683 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
127.875
IDR
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia
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