- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (3,653 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (2,982 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (3,704 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (642 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (1,574 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (3,227 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (4,497 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (1,936 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (805 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (1,927 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 479% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (7,735 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (1,606 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (450 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (582,647 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (289,115 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (48,186 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (354,214 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (209,020 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (84,336 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 346% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (16,062 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (160,619 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (883 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (12,850 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (9,637 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (40,155 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (18,512 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (536 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (21,362 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (2,731 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (6,425 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (2,610 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (642 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (2,570 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (9,637 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (4,981 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (5,782 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (14,456 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (2,249 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (642 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (1,927 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 245% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (14,456 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (3,212 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 597% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,404 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.212
NGN
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria
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