- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (¥1,094) | ¥1,011 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (¥893) | ¥711 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (¥1,110) | ¥445 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (¥192) | ¥198 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (¥471) | ¥270 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (¥966) | ¥689 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (¥1,347) | ¥889 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (¥580) | ¥637 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (¥241) | ¥430 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (¥577) | ¥262 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (¥2,317) | ¥1,549 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (¥481) | ¥212 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (¥135) | ¥195 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (¥174,523) | ¥242,113 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (¥86,600) | ¥121,422 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (¥14,433) | ¥21,895 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (¥106,099) | ¥116,929 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (¥62,609) | ¥79,022 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (¥25,261) | ¥12,611 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (¥4,811) | ¥4,156 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (¥48,111) | ¥55,558 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (¥265) | ¥1,827 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (¥3,849) | ¥7,207 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (¥2,887) | ¥4,012 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (¥12,028) | ¥8,444 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (¥5,545) | ¥15,007 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (¥161) | ¥147 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (¥6,399) | ¥11,877 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (¥818) | ¥1,278 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (¥1,924) | ¥4,123 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (¥782) | ¥711 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (¥192) | ¥145 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (¥770) | ¥2,946 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (¥2,887) | ¥4,119 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (¥1,492) | ¥3,373 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (¥1,732) | ¥12,005 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (¥4,330) | ¥8,157 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (¥674) | ¥903 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (¥192) | ¥498 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (¥577) | ¥551 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (¥4,330) | ¥10,056 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (¥962) | ¥474 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,747 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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