- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (¥1,139) | ¥1,037 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (¥929) | ¥692 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (¥1,155) | ¥436 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (¥200) | ¥203 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (¥491) | ¥287 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (¥1,006) | ¥777 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (¥1,402) | ¥927 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (¥603) | ¥688 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (¥251) | ¥416 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (¥601) | ¥277 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (¥2,411) | ¥1,538 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (¥501) | ¥199 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (¥140) | ¥198 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (¥181,605) | ¥223,053 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (¥90,114) | ¥126,664 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (¥15,019) | ¥21,159 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (¥110,405) | ¥113,754 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (¥65,149) | ¥74,885 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (¥26,287) | ¥12,611 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (¥5,006) | ¥4,094 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (¥50,063) | ¥55,558 | - 10% | |
| 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 (¥275) | ¥1,849 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (¥4,005) | ¥6,923 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (¥3,004) | ¥4,215 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (¥12,516) | ¥8,395 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (¥5,770) | ¥13,972 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (¥167) | ¥145 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (¥6,658) | ¥11,257 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (¥851) | ¥1,278 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (¥2,003) | ¥3,622 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (¥814) | ¥707 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (¥200) | ¥137 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (¥801) | ¥2,939 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (¥3,004) | ¥4,071 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (¥1,553) | ¥3,365 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (¥1,802) | ¥14,181 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (¥4,506) | ¥7,768 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (¥701) | ¥964 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (¥200) | ¥487 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (¥601) | ¥586 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (¥4,506) | ¥10,339 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (¥1,001) | ¥468 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,918 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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