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 186,016) | Rp 44,863 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Rp 63,781) | Rp 54,330 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (Rp 130,211) | Rp 27,591 | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (Rp 29,763) | Rp 19,917 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (Rp 74,406) | Rp 25,297 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (Rp 62,005) | Rp 18,627 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Rp 136,412) | Rp 55,732 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (Rp 43,404) | Rp 43,429 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (Rp 37,203) | Rp 21,967 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (Rp 40,584) | Rp 34,412 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (Rp 248,021) | Rp 337,317 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Rp 62,005) | Rp 22,207 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (Rp 14,881) | Rp 17,971 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,957,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Rp 8,340,887) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Rp 861,216) | Rp 528,780 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Rp 17,774,705) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Rp 7,124,689) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Rp 385,508) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (Rp 744,064) | Rp 410,662 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (Rp 6,448,558) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Rp 5,580,483) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 311% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (Rp 223,219) | Rp 56,742 | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Rp 496,043) | Rp 624,572 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Rp 372,032) | Rp 443,680 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,212,520 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Rp 714,633) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 162% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (Rp 34,103) | Rp 12,273 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Rp 1,116,097) | Rp 150,291 | + 643% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (Rp 62,005) | Rp 36,367 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (Rp 99,209) | Rp 60,467 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (Rp 434,038) | Rp 351,050 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Rp 37,203) | Rp 130,123 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (Rp 54,255) | Rp 21,655 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (Rp 62,005) | Rp 34,558 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (Rp 31,003) | Rp 30,035 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Rp 31,003) | Rp 15,580 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (Rp 186,016) | Rp 88,350 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (Rp 396,834) | Rp 216,012 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Rp 148,813) | Rp 104,481 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Rp 434,038) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (Rp 1,240,107) | Rp 383,761 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (Rp 148,813) | Rp 162,937 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (Rp 49,604) | Rp 36,298 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (Rp 62,005) | Rp 40,791 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Rp 744,064) | Rp 496,553 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (Rp 111,610) | Rp 35,528 | + 214% | |
| 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 648 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia
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