Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (5,258 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (1,803 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (1,227 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (744 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (2,762 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (1,168 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (3,856 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (1,753 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (1,753 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (1,374 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (6,777 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (1,753 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (757 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (863,652 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (235,765 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (24,343 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (502,423 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (201,388 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (10,897 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (45,537 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (420,637 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (157,739 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (9,464 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (1,095 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (14,021 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (10,516 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (43,816 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (20,200 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,553,290 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (613 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (31,548 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (3,155 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (20,060 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (1,052 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (1,972 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (2,629 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (1,052 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (876 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (7,834 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (13,141 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (4,206 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (12,269 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (29,294 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (4,272 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (1,245 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (1,668 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 178,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 108 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (21,032 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (4,069 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 623 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria
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