- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 119 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 94 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 66 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 31 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 20 | + 810% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 62 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 38 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 21 | + 417% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 223 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 25 | + 257% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (Mex$ 32,753) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (Mex$ 16,252) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (Mex$ 2,709) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (Mex$ 19,912) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (Mex$ 11,750) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (Mex$ 4,741) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 381 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (Mex$ 9,029) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 105 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 87 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 811 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 667 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (Mex$ 2,257) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 313,588 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 464 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 75 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 548 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 48 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 124 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 378 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 136 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 742 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 103 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 44 | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,271 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 724 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 52 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,361 prices entered by 1,190 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18058
MXN
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 78% more expensive than in Mexico
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