Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu (Rp 177,979) | Rp 48,924 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Rp 69,335) | Rp 55,115 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (Rp 47,183) | Rp 32,165 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (Rp 28,612) | Rp 20,667 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (Rp 106,234) | Rp 25,337 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (Rp 44,936) | Rp 17,064 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Rp 148,290) | Rp 61,721 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (Rp 67,405) | Rp 37,576 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (Rp 67,404) | Rp 19,651 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (Rp 52,826) | Rp 33,333 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (Rp 260,622) | Rp 374,037 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Rp 67,404) | Rp 18,761 | + 259% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (Rp 29,102) | Rp 18,326 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (Rp 33,214,725) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Rp 9,067,157) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Rp 936,205) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Rp 19,322,411) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Rp 7,745,061) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Rp 419,076) | Rp 979,539 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (Rp 1,751,274) | Rp 329,516 | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (Rp 16,177,053) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 280% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Rp 6,066,395) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (Rp 363,984) | Rp 66,640 | + 446% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (Rp 42,128) | Rp 68,439 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 539,235) | Rp 680,041 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 404,426) | Rp 424,371 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Rp 1,685,110) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 776,858) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (Rp 23,579) | Rp 8,926 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Rp 1,213,279) | Rp 228,023 | + 432% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (Rp 121,328) | Rp 23,270 | + 421% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (Rp 771,489) | Rp 256,292 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Rp 40,443) | Rp 80,956 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (Rp 75,830) | Rp 22,650 | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (Rp 101,107) | Rp 44,295 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (Rp 40,443) | Rp 22,030 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Rp 33,702) | Rp 12,336 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (Rp 301,300) | Rp 89,053 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (Rp 505,389) | Rp 176,169 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Rp 161,771) | Rp 105,763 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Rp 471,831) | Rp 650,328 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (Rp 1,126,613) | Rp 361,319 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (Rp 164,295) | Rp 133,391 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (Rp 47,863) | Rp 36,857 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (Rp 64,138) | Rp 48,318 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Rp 808,853) | Rp 604,695 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (Rp 156,490) | Rp 28,321 | + 453% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 870 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
134.809
IDR
/
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia
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