Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 237% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu (₨1,953) | ₨477 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (₨761) | ₨617 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu (₨518) | ₨253 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu (₨314) | ₨111 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu (₨1,166) | ₨146 | + 701% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu (₨493) | ₨85 | + 478% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (₨1,627) | ₨736 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu (₨740) | ₨147 | + 402% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu (₨740) | ₨52 | + 1334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu (₨580) | ₨285 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu (₨2,860) | ₨1,607 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (₨740) | ₨133 | + 455% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu (₨319) | ₨80 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 318% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 318% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu (₨364,534) | ₨65,208 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (₨99,513) | ₨40,675 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (₨10,275) | ₨11,662 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (₨212,065) | ₨44,902 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (₨85,003) | ₨32,659 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (₨4,599) | ₨8,932 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu (₨19,220) | ₨2,572 | + 647% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu (₨177,544) | ₨44,098 | + 303% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (₨66,579) | ₨23,617 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu (₨3,995) | ₨667 | + 499% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu (₨462) | ₨516 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨5,918) | ₨3,054 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨4,439) | ₨5,408 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (₨18,494) | ₨8,399 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨8,526) | ₨5,912 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu (₨259) | ₨107 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (₨13,316) | ₨2,108 | + 532% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu (₨1,332) | ₨260 | + 412% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu (₨8,467) | ₨1,831 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (₨444) | ₨463 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu (₨832) | ₨350 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu (₨1,110) | ₨441 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu (₨444) | ₨189 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (₨370) | ₨169 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu (₨3,307) | ₨480 | + 590% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu (₨5,547) | ₨1,849 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (₨1,775) | ₨1,458 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (₨5,178) | ₨2,679 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu (₨12,365) | ₨3,680 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu (₨1,803) | ₨850 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu (₨525) | ₨437 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu (₨704) | ₨435 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (₨8,877) | ₨4,106 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu (₨1,717) | ₨267 | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,881 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan
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