Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 293% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 293% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,350Vatu (17,483 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800Vatu (23,311 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,271Vatu (16,463 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 413% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 233Vatu (3,012 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612Vatu (7,930 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 797Vatu (10,316 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 590% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500Vatu (19,426 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 669Vatu (8,662 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Vatu (4,493 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 655Vatu (8,481 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 718% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,503Vatu (19,468 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 760Vatu (9,842 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 808% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234Vatu (3,026 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 100,000Vatu (1,295,058 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000Vatu (259,012 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000Vatu (1,036,046 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000Vatu (777,035 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000Vatu (1,036,046 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,863Vatu (231,336 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 707% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 53,977Vatu (699,036 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,000Vatu (284,913 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,237Vatu (28,976 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (51,802 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (38,852 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000Vatu (194,259 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 211% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000Vatu (45,327,031 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 807% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 232Vatu (3,007 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,400Vatu (108,785 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (6,475 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (10,360 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 486% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,477Vatu (70,933 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 795Vatu (10,296 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (5,666 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 475Vatu (6,155 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421Vatu (5,446 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 192Vatu (2,482 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (19,426 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vanuatu | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (41,442 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000Vatu (25,901 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (45,327 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (129,506 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,348Vatu (17,461 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449Vatu (5,820 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (6,475 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,000Vatu (1,023,096 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Vatu (220 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000Vatu (194,259 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 863% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500Vatu (19,426 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 677% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria
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