Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 111% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 175 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 110 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 55 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 33 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 68 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 40 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 23 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 22 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 224 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 29 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 171% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (Mex$ 46,662) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Mex$ 12,738) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Mex$ 27,145) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Mex$ 10,881) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 856 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (Mex$ 2,460) | Mex$ 378 | + 551% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (Mex$ 22,726) | Mex$ 7,492 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Mex$ 8,522) | Mex$ 1,937 | + 340% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 100 | + 410% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 84 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 841 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 618 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Mex$ 2,367) | Mex$ 1,519 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 1,176 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 316,173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,704) | Mex$ 497 | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 82 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 541 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 70 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 48 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 56 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 29 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 186 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 347 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 139 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 966 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (Mex$ 1,583) | Mex$ 660 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 113 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 61 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 40 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,136) | Mex$ 889 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 57 | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,566 prices entered by 1,391 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 106% more expensive than in Mexico
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