- Cost of Living
- Vanuatu
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,137Vatu ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 928Vatu ($8) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu ($10) | $4.53 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu ($1.76) | $0.89 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 490Vatu ($4.32) | $3.17 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu ($9) | $4.01 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu ($12) | $6 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu ($5.31) | $3.33 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu ($2.21) | $1.60 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600Vatu ($5.29) | $3.44 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,408Vatu ($21) | $15 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu ($4.41) | $1.91 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 140Vatu ($1.24) | $2.13 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 181,375Vatu ($1,599) | $2,042 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 90,000Vatu ($794) | $1,580 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu ($132) | $177 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,265Vatu ($972) | $1,584 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 65,067Vatu ($574) | $1,130 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253Vatu ($232) | $121 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu ($441) | $334 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275Vatu ($2.43) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu ($35) | $47 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu ($110) | $85 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu ($51) | $115 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,356 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167Vatu ($1.47) | $0.77 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu ($59) | $85 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000Vatu ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu ($7) | $3.51 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.11 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu ($1.76) | $3.47 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu ($14) | $25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu ($16) | $173 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,500Vatu ($40) | $79 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200Vatu ($1.76) | $4.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu ($5.29) | $5.88 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu ($40) | $54 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,367 prices entered by 13,298 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00882
USD
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 15% cheaper than in United States
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