Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,261Vatu (₨1,660) | ₨599 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500Vatu (₨658) | ₨644 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (₨1,518) | ₨248 | + 512% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 205Vatu (₨269) | ₨109 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 781Vatu (₨1,028) | ₨122 | + 741% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (₨1,322) | ₨115 | + 1049% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (₨1,843) | ₨480 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (₨793) | ₨180 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (₨330) | ₨46 | + 609% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 416Vatu (₨547) | ₨359 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,319Vatu (₨1,735) | ₨2,714 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (₨658) | ₨125 | + 425% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100Vatu (₨132) | ₨57 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 223,457Vatu (₨294,098) | ₨55,449 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 61,729Vatu (₨81,243) | ₨35,477 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000Vatu (₨13,161) | ₨9,348 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 127,963Vatu (₨168,415) | ₨45,679 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,383Vatu (₨51,833) | ₨30,170 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,000Vatu (₨5,265) | ₨7,326 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (₨6,581) | ₨2,452 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000Vatu (₨65,806) | ₨38,344 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,184 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨584 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (₨411) | ₨791 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨5,265) | ₨2,077 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨3,948) | ₨3,550 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (₨16,452) | ₨6,584 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨7,584) | ₨5,548 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,949,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158Vatu (₨207) | ₨110 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (₨11,845) | ₨1,927 | + 515% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (₨1,119) | ₨311 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,000Vatu (₨7,897) | ₨1,486 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (₨1,069) | ₨301 | + 255% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨305 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (₨263) | ₨190 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨126 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000Vatu (₨2,632) | ₨388 | + 578% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,258Vatu (₨5,603) | ₨1,486 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (₨2,041) | ₨1,191 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (₨2,369) | ₨3,767 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,636Vatu (₨12,682) | ₨3,552 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,223Vatu (₨1,610) | ₨885 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 376Vatu (₨495) | ₨327 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 523Vatu (₨688) | ₨397 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (₨5,923) | ₨4,010 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 860Vatu (₨1,132) | ₨216 | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,000 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan
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