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Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 149% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 122 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 97 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 68 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 31 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 22 | + 667% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 64 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 39 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 22 | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 213 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 25 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (Mex$ 30,200) | Mex$ 19,650 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (Mex$ 14,986) | Mex$ 9,869 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (Mex$ 2,498) | Mex$ 1,610 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (Mex$ 18,360) | Mex$ 11,785 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (Mex$ 10,834) | Mex$ 6,699 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (Mex$ 4,371) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 376 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (Mex$ 8,325) | Mex$ 8,347 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,160 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 111 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 83 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 834 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 692 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Mex$ 2,081) | Mex$ 1,504 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 321,211 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 470 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 77 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 192 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 560 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 52 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 127 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 414 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 138 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 1,139 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 774 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 114 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 55 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 47 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,527 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 830 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 53 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,078 prices entered by 1,094 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 65% more expensive than in Mexico
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