Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu (4,285 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (1,669 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (1,136 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (689 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (2,558 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (1,082 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (3,570 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (1,623 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (1,623 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (1,272 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (6,275 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (1,623 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (701 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (799,720 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (218,312 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (22,541 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (465,231 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (186,480 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (10,090 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (42,166 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (389,499 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 527% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (146,062 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (8,764 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 777% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (1,014 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (12,983 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (9,737 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (40,573 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (18,705 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (568 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (29,212 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (2,921 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (18,575 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (974 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (1,826 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (2,434 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (974 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (811 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (7,254 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (12,168 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (3,895 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (11,360 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (27,126 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (3,956 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (1,152 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (1,544 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (19,475 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (3,768 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 730% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,123 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria
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