Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu (руб 1,008) | руб 496 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu (руб 346) | руб 370 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050Vatu (руб 705) | руб 195 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240Vatu (руб 161) | руб 85 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600Vatu (руб 403) | руб 119 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500Vatu (руб 336) | руб 197 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu (руб 739) | руб 431 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 350Vatu (руб 235) | руб 111 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300Vatu (руб 202) | руб 50 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 327Vatu (руб 220) | руб 78 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000Vatu (руб 1,344) | руб 726 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu (руб 336) | руб 148 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120Vatu (руб 81) | руб 45 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 91,679 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu (руб 45,187) | руб 56,538 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu (руб 4,666) | руб 9,374 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu (руб 96,295) | руб 45,680 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu (руб 38,598) | руб 28,184 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu (руб 2,088) | руб 6,168 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,000Vatu (руб 4,031) | руб 491 | + 721% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 52,000Vatu (руб 34,935) | руб 25,097 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu (руб 30,232) | руб 10,146 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800Vatu (руб 1,209) | руб 626 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu (руб 2,687) | руб 5,476 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu (руб 2,015) | руб 3,659 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,691 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu (руб 3,872) | руб 8,501 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 275Vatu (руб 185) | руб 51 | + 264% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu (руб 6,046) | руб 2,318 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Vatu (руб 336) | руб 511 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800Vatu (руб 537) | руб 686 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,500Vatu (руб 2,351) | руб 1,858 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu (руб 202) | руб 385 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438Vatu (руб 294) | руб 259 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500Vatu (руб 336) | руб 285 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250Vatu (руб 168) | руб 115 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu (руб 168) | руб 154 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500Vatu (руб 1,008) | руб 842 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Vanuatu | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,200Vatu (руб 2,150) | руб 1,814 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu (руб 806) | руб 723 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu (руб 2,351) | руб 7,974 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000Vatu (руб 6,718) | руб 3,857 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,200Vatu (руб 806) | руб 461 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 400Vatu (руб 269) | руб 217 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500Vatu (руб 336) | руб 259 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu (руб 4,031) | руб 4,408 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 900Vatu (руб 605) | руб 205 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,273 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 54% more expensive than in Russia
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