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Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (3,550 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (2,898 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (3,600 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (624 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 781Vatu (2,438 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (3,136 ₦) | 668 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (4,371 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (1,881 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (782 ₦) | 774 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 341Vatu (1,064 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600Vatu (4,995 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (1,561 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100Vatu (312 ₦) | 356 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 228,312Vatu (712,754 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 50,000Vatu (156,092 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (46,828 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 135,000Vatu (421,449 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000Vatu (93,655 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,000Vatu (12,487 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (15,609 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (156,092 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,215 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,633 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (976 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (12,487 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (9,366 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (39,023 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (17,990 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,130,190 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155Vatu (484 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (20,760 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (2,654 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,106 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,000Vatu (18,731 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,377 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (2,536 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,084 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (624 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 457 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (2,497 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (9,366 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (4,841 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (5,619 ₦) | 16,279 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000Vatu (24,975 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (2,185 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350Vatu (1,093 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (1,873 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 191% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (14,048 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (3,122 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 568% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.122
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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