- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu (₨1,354) | ₨541 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu (₨1,105) | ₨605 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu (₨1,373) | ₨222 | + 519% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu (₨238) | ₨108 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu (₨583) | ₨121 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu (₨1,196) | ₨80 | + 1393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu (₨1,667) | ₨439 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu (₨717) | ₨154 | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu (₨298) | ₨40 | + 649% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu (₨714) | ₨304 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu (₨2,867) | ₨2,141 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu (₨595) | ₨117 | + 407% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu (₨167) | ₨55 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu (₨215,913) | ₨57,590 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu (₨107,138) | ₨36,148 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu (₨17,856) | ₨8,103 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu (₨131,262) | ₨44,615 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu (₨77,457) | ₨25,314 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu (₨31,253) | ₨6,795 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu (₨5,952) | ₨2,646 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu (₨59,521) | ₨39,967 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu (₨327) | ₨816 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (₨4,762) | ₨2,600 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (₨3,571) | ₨4,026 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu (₨14,880) | ₨6,156 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (₨6,860) | ₨5,351 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,834,970 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu (₨199) | ₨89 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu (₨7,916) | ₨2,526 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu (₨1,012) | ₨227 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu (₨2,381) | ₨2,133 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu (₨967) | ₨275 | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu (₨238) | ₨142 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu (₨952) | ₨637 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu (₨3,571) | ₨1,494 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu (₨1,846) | ₨1,128 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu (₨2,143) | ₨3,688 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu (₨5,357) | ₨3,101 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu (₨833) | ₨526 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu (₨238) | ₨392 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu (₨714) | ₨548 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu (₨5,357) | ₨4,025 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu (₨1,190) | ₨187 | + 536% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,491 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.190
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan
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