Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (5,449 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (1,868 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (1,272 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (771 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (2,863 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (1,211 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (3,996 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (1,816 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (1,816 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (1,424 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (7,023 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (1,816 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (784 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 600,977 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (244,348 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (25,230 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (520,715 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (208,720 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (11,294 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (47,195 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000Vatu (108,988 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (163,482 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (9,809 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (1,135 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (14,532 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (10,899 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (20,935 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (635 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (32,696 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (3,270 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (20,791 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (1,090 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (2,044 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (2,725 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (1,090 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (908 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (13,620 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (4,360 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (12,715 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (30,361 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (4,428 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (1,290 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (1,728 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (21,798 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (4,217 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 698% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria
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