Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 267 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 147 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 68 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 26 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 45 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 26 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 86 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 32 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 258 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 20,174 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Mex$ 9,818) | Mex$ 10,383 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Mex$ 20,922) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Mex$ 8,386) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 721 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 399 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (Mex$ 7,590) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Mex$ 6,569) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 115 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 967 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 718 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,709 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 1,262 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 384,066 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 559 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 91 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 205 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 592 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 74 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 60 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 69 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 39 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 245 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vanuatu | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 358 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 155 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 723 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 766 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 163 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 79 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 45 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 888 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 78 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,736 prices entered by 947 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 32% more expensive than in Mexico
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