Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 225 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 121 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 35 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 23 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 69 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 41 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 24 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 24 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 226 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 30 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 178% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (Mex$ 44,993) | Mex$ 19,149 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (Mex$ 12,282) | Mex$ 8,533 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 965 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (Mex$ 26,174) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (Mex$ 10,492) | Mex$ 5,241 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 676 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (Mex$ 2,372) | Mex$ 388 | + 511% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (Mex$ 21,914) | Mex$ 6,737 | + 225% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (Mex$ 8,218) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 299% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 99 | + 399% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 94 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 863 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 675 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Mex$ 2,283) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 1,149 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 86% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 358,970 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,644) | Mex$ 556 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 75 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 190 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 551 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 78 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 49 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 57 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 183 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 288 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 150 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 792 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (Mex$ 1,526) | Mex$ 670 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 123 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 40 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,223 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 970 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 62 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,533 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 97% more expensive than in Mexico
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