Cost of living in Vanuatu compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vanuatu is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,320Vatu ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 514Vatu ($4.37) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350Vatu ($2.97) | $4.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 212Vatu ($1.80) | $0.88 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 788Vatu ($7) | $2.97 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 333Vatu ($2.83) | $4.01 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,100Vatu ($9) | $6 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 500Vatu ($4.25) | $3.36 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500Vatu ($4.25) | $1.77 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 392Vatu ($3.33) | $3.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,933Vatu ($16) | $14 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500Vatu ($4.25) | $1.94 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 216Vatu ($1.83) | $2.04 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Vanuatu is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 246,384Vatu ($2,094) | $2,269 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 67,259Vatu ($572) | $1,629 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,945Vatu ($59) | $177 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 143,332Vatu ($1,218) | $1,625 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,452Vatu ($488) | $1,155 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,109Vatu ($26) | $109 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,991Vatu ($110) | $47 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Vatu ($1,020) | $298 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,000Vatu ($382) | $118 | + 225% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700Vatu ($23) | $11 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313Vatu ($2.66) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Vanuatu is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,000Vatu ($34) | $49 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000Vatu ($25) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,500Vatu ($106) | $86 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,763Vatu ($49) | $112 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Vanuatu is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,992 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175Vatu ($1.49) | $0.75 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Vatu ($76) | $81 | - 5% | |
| 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) | 900Vatu ($8) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,723Vatu ($49) | $110 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 300Vatu ($2.55) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 563Vatu ($4.78) | $3.55 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750Vatu ($6) | $5.08 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 300Vatu ($2.55) | $3.57 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250Vatu ($2.12) | $1.83 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,235Vatu ($19) | $21 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vanuatu is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,749Vatu ($32) | $45 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200Vatu ($10) | $24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500Vatu ($30) | $223 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,357Vatu ($71) | $74 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,219Vatu ($10) | $12 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 355Vatu ($3.02) | $4.82 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 476Vatu ($4.04) | $5.81 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000Vatu ($51) | $52 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,161Vatu ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,059 prices entered by 5,513 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vanuatu is 9% cheaper than in United States
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