- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (₨1,399) | ₨557 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (₨1,142) | ₨619 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (₨1,419) | ₨219 | + 547% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (₨246) | ₨108 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (₨603) | ₨122 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (₨1,236) | ₨79 | + 1464% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (₨1,723) | ₨613 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (₨742) | ₨156 | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (₨308) | ₨39 | + 681% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (₨738) | ₨283 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (₨2,963) | ₨2,980 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (₨615) | ₨116 | + 429% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (₨172) | ₨57 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (₨223,165) | ₨56,589 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (₨110,737) | ₨35,418 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (₨18,456) | ₨8,319 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (₨135,671) | ₨46,212 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (₨80,058) | ₨29,470 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (₨32,302) | ₨6,959 | + 364% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (₨6,152) | ₨2,729 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (₨61,520) | ₨41,526 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,677 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (₨338) | ₨1,031 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨4,922) | ₨2,663 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨3,691) | ₨4,551 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (₨15,380) | ₨6,644 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨7,090) | ₨6,006 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,115,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (₨205) | ₨92 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (₨8,182) | ₨2,561 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (₨1,046) | ₨241 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨748 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (₨2,461) | ₨2,396 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨445 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (₨1,000) | ₨320 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (₨246) | ₨158 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨112 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (₨984) | ₨589 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (₨3,691) | ₨1,589 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (₨1,908) | ₨1,181 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (₨2,215) | ₨3,978 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (₨5,537) | ₨3,176 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (₨861) | ₨1,228 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (₨246) | ₨389 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (₨738) | ₨548 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (₨5,537) | ₨3,979 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (₨1,230) | ₨281 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,249 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.230
PKR
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan
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