Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu (¥1,234) | ¥975 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (¥481) | ¥718 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (¥327) | ¥451 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (¥198) | ¥214 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (¥737) | ¥284 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (¥312) | ¥501 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (¥1,028) | ¥1,246 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (¥467) | ¥640 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (¥467) | ¥381 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (¥366) | ¥252 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (¥1,807) | ¥1,640 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (¥467) | ¥219 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (¥202) | ¥253 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (¥230,335) | ¥182,340 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (¥62,878) | ¥111,342 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (¥6,492) | ¥15,746 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (¥133,995) | ¥107,878 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (¥53,710) | ¥86,552 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (¥2,906) | ¥11,000 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (¥12,145) | ¥3,746 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (¥112,183) | ¥39,892 | + 181% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (¥42,069) | ¥8,365 | + 403% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (¥2,524) | ¥740 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (¥292) | ¥2,216 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (¥3,739) | ¥6,528 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (¥2,805) | ¥4,644 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (¥11,686) | ¥7,685 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (¥5,387) | ¥13,013 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (¥164) | ¥138 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (¥8,414) | ¥9,442 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (¥841) | ¥1,383 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (¥5,350) | ¥10,332 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (¥280) | ¥554 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (¥526) | ¥669 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (¥701) | ¥516 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (¥280) | ¥191 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (¥234) | ¥238 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (¥2,089) | ¥2,573 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (¥3,505) | ¥3,363 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (¥1,122) | ¥3,584 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (¥3,272) | ¥16,766 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (¥7,813) | ¥6,023 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (¥1,139) | ¥809 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (¥332) | ¥500 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (¥445) | ¥491 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (¥5,609) | ¥8,220 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (¥1,085) | ¥491 | + 121% | |
| 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 1,209 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is about the same as in Japan
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