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Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 25% 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 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153Vatu ($10) | $4.42 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 200Vatu ($1.75) | $0.87 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 781Vatu ($7) | $3.19 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004Vatu ($9) | $3.96 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,400Vatu ($12) | $6 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 603Vatu ($5.27) | $3.35 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250Vatu ($2.19) | $1.59 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 341Vatu ($2.98) | $3.62 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600Vatu ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500Vatu ($4.38) | $1.92 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100Vatu ($0.88) | $2.15 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 228,312Vatu ($1,998) | $2,051 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 50,000Vatu ($438) | $1,543 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000Vatu ($131) | $177 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 135,000Vatu ($1,181) | $1,513 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000Vatu ($263) | $1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,000Vatu ($35) | $117 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000Vatu ($44) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000Vatu ($438) | $322 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu ($2.73) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu ($35) | $47 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu ($26) | $44 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu ($109) | $86 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu ($50) | $113 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,241 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155Vatu ($1.36) | $0.78 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,650Vatu ($58) | $85 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Vanuatu is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 850Vatu ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,000Vatu ($53) | $110 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813Vatu ($7) | $3.42 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.03 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200Vatu ($1.75) | $3.45 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800Vatu ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000Vatu ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,551Vatu ($14) | $25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800Vatu ($16) | $172 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000Vatu ($70) | $78 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700Vatu ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350Vatu ($3.06) | $4.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600Vatu ($5.25) | $5.91 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500Vatu ($39) | $50 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000Vatu ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79,855 prices entered by 10,833 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00875
USD
/
VUV
Cost of living in Vanuatu is 15% cheaper than in United States
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