Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500Vatu ($14) | $15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu ($4.70) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu ($3.20) | $4.27 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu ($1.94) | $0.88 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu ($7) | $2.88 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu ($3.04) | $4.18 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu ($10) | $6 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu ($4.56) | $3.44 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu ($4.56) | $1.76 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu ($3.58) | $3.11 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu ($18) | $14 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu ($4.56) | $1.99 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu ($1.97) | $2.18 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu ($2,249) | $2,189 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu ($614) | $1,581 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu ($63) | $179 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu ($1,309) | $1,543 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu ($524) | $1,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu ($28) | $113 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu ($119) | $52 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu ($1,096) | $272 | + 303% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu ($411) | $127 | + 223% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu ($25) | $11 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu ($2.85) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu ($37) | $47 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu ($114) | $86 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu ($53) | $107 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu ($1.60) | $0.66 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu ($82) | $74 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900Vatu ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu ($52) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu ($2.74) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu ($5.14) | $3.45 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu ($7) | $4.86 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu ($2.74) | $3.66 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu ($2.28) | $1.81 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu ($20) | $22 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu ($34) | $47 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu ($32) | $197 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu ($76) | $78 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu ($3.24) | $4.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu ($4.34) | $5.65 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu ($55) | $49 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu ($11) | $8 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,075 prices entered by 4,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00913
USD
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is about the same as in United States
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