Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 296% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 296% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (₨2,627) | ₨519 | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (₨901) | ₨742 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (₨613) | ₨215 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (₨372) | ₨119 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (₨1,380) | ₨168 | + 720% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (₨584) | ₨102 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (₨1,926) | ₨658 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (₨876) | ₨194 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (₨876) | ₨51 | + 1605% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (₨686) | ₨220 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (₨3,386) | ₨2,141 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (₨876) | ₨170 | + 416% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (₨378) | ₨77 | + 389% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (₨117,784) | ₨44,450 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (₨12,162) | ₨14,918 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (₨251,002) | ₨47,849 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (₨100,610) | ₨35,800 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (₨5,444) | ₨10,123 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (₨22,749) | ₨2,270 | + 902% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000Vatu (₨52,536) | ₨53,975 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (₨78,804) | ₨18,356 | + 329% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (₨4,728) | ₨851 | + 456% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (₨547) | ₨797 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨7,005) | ₨4,868 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨5,254) | ₨7,670 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨10,092) | ₨8,106 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (₨306) | ₨146 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (₨15,761) | ₨4,073 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (₨1,576) | ₨237 | + 565% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (₨10,022) | ₨1,768 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (₨525) | ₨1,267 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (₨985) | ₨575 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (₨1,313) | ₨371 | + 254% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (₨525) | ₨352 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (₨438) | ₨116 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vanuatu | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (₨6,565) | ₨2,016 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (₨2,101) | ₨1,908 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (₨6,129) | ₨2,708 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (₨14,635) | ₨4,907 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (₨2,134) | ₨1,025 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (₨622) | ₨469 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (₨833) | ₨513 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (₨10,507) | ₨4,729 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (₨2,033) | ₨237 | + 757% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 926 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan
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