- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (Rp 147,019) | Rp 66,106 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (Rp 120,018) | Rp 50,634 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (Rp 149,078) | Rp 30,568 | + 388% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (Rp 25,857) | Rp 19,074 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (Rp 63,350) | Rp 24,685 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (Rp 129,856) | Rp 16,247 | + 699% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (Rp 180,999) | Rp 66,045 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (Rp 77,916) | Rp 37,044 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (Rp 32,378) | Rp 18,542 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (Rp 77,571) | Rp 32,310 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (Rp 311,318) | Rp 368,198 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (Rp 64,642) | Rp 19,117 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (Rp 18,117) | Rp 16,216 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (Rp 23,449,028) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (Rp 11,635,631) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (Rp 1,939,272) | Rp 910,541 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (Rp 14,255,587) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (Rp 8,412,134) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (Rp 3,394,152) | Rp 619,505 | + 448% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (Rp 646,424) | Rp 287,299 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (Rp 6,464,239) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,787,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,356 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (Rp 35,553) | Rp 56,285 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 517,139) | Rp 615,926 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 387,854) | Rp 397,678 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Rp 1,616,060) | Rp 985,125 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 745,026) | Rp 811,453 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (Rp 21,572) | Rp 8,898 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (Rp 859,744) | Rp 381,291 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (Rp 109,892) | Rp 24,249 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (Rp 258,570) | Rp 343,185 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (Rp 105,044) | Rp 23,113 | + 354% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (Rp 25,857) | Rp 14,080 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (Rp 103,428) | Rp 92,997 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (Rp 387,854) | Rp 216,823 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (Rp 200,478) | Rp 100,274 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (Rp 232,713) | Rp 375,594 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (Rp 581,782) | Rp 505,534 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (Rp 90,499) | Rp 133,066 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (Rp 25,857) | Rp 46,363 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (Rp 77,571) | Rp 56,412 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (Rp 581,782) | Rp 565,576 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (Rp 129,285) | Rp 24,489 | + 428% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,823 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
129.285
IDR
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia
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