Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (¥1,487) | ¥981 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (¥510) | ¥700 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (¥347) | ¥414 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (¥210) | ¥205 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (¥781) | ¥251 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (¥330) | ¥655 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (¥1,091) | ¥964 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (¥496) | ¥741 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (¥496) | ¥391 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (¥388) | ¥300 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (¥1,917) | ¥1,420 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (¥496) | ¥178 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (¥214) | ¥217 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (¥244,256) | ¥299,320 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (¥66,679) | ¥164,446 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (¥6,885) | ¥21,056 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (¥142,094) | ¥150,152 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (¥56,956) | ¥78,123 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (¥3,082) | ¥11,902 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (¥12,879) | ¥4,118 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (¥118,964) | ¥70,060 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (¥44,611) | ¥12,705 | + 251% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (¥2,677) | ¥794 | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (¥310) | ¥2,406 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (¥3,965) | ¥7,319 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (¥2,974) | ¥4,417 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (¥12,392) | ¥8,375 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (¥5,713) | ¥13,139 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (¥173) | ¥135 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (¥8,922) | ¥10,272 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (¥892) | ¥1,148 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (¥5,673) | ¥5,176 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (¥297) | ¥803 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (¥558) | ¥611 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (¥744) | ¥528 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (¥297) | ¥152 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (¥248) | ¥258 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (¥2,216) | ¥3,156 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (¥3,717) | ¥3,672 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (¥1,190) | ¥3,638 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (¥3,470) | ¥16,372 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (¥8,285) | ¥6,066 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (¥1,208) | ¥1,131 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (¥352) | ¥435 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (¥472) | ¥548 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (¥5,948) | ¥9,625 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (¥1,151) | ¥530 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 863 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is about the same as in Japan
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