- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (Rp 141,128) | Rp 65,531 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (Rp 115,209) | Rp 49,511 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (Rp 143,105) | Rp 30,885 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (Rp 24,821) | Rp 18,934 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (Rp 60,811) | Rp 22,695 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (Rp 124,653) | Rp 14,388 | + 766% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (Rp 173,746) | Rp 60,646 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (Rp 74,794) | Rp 37,954 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (Rp 31,081) | Rp 18,653 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (Rp 74,463) | Rp 31,286 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (Rp 298,843) | Rp 371,771 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (Rp 62,052) | Rp 18,926 | + 228% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (Rp 17,391) | Rp 15,260 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (Rp 22,509,442) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (Rp 11,169,399) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (Rp 1,861,566) | Rp 887,496 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (Rp 13,684,375) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (Rp 8,075,066) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (Rp 3,258,151) | Rp 667,380 | + 388% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (Rp 620,522) | Rp 252,522 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (Rp 6,205,222) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (Rp 34,129) | Rp 55,089 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 496,418) | Rp 659,239 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 372,313) | Rp 428,524 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Rp 1,551,305) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 715,173) | Rp 936,471 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,608,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (Rp 20,708) | Rp 8,761 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (Rp 825,294) | Rp 382,650 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (Rp 105,489) | Rp 24,611 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (Rp 248,209) | Rp 332,164 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (Rp 100,835) | Rp 23,390 | + 331% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (Rp 24,821) | Rp 15,188 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (Rp 99,284) | Rp 81,236 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (Rp 372,313) | Rp 211,083 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (Rp 192,445) | Rp 99,257 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (Rp 223,388) | Rp 460,234 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (Rp 558,470) | Rp 497,062 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (Rp 86,873) | Rp 118,309 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (Rp 24,821) | Rp 45,661 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (Rp 74,463) | Rp 54,748 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (Rp 558,470) | Rp 521,125 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (Rp 124,104) | Rp 24,789 | + 401% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,685 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
124.104
IDR
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia
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