Cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Vanuatu

Summary of cost of living in Port Vila, Vanuatu

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 511,332Vatu
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 240,540Vatu
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Port Vila, Vanuatu
Current as of Aug 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 1,288Vatu
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 974Vatu
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,032Vatu
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 215Vatu
12 eggs, large 669Vatu
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 678Vatu
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,355Vatu
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 615Vatu
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 312Vatu
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 450Vatu
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 1,915Vatu
2 liters of coca-cola 635Vatu
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 173Vatu
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 206,368Vatu
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 79,779Vatu
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 12,855Vatu
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 110,152Vatu
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 60,403Vatu
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 29,857Vatu
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 13,535Vatu
40” flat screen tv 58,329Vatu
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 31,757Vatu
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 2,361Vatu
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) -
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) -
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 12,500Vatu
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 8,974Vatu
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 3,500,000Vatu
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 183Vatu
Monthly ticket public transport 9,000Vatu
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 718Vatu
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 800Vatu
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 5,088Vatu
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 585Vatu
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 592Vatu
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 549Vatu
4 rolls of toilet paper 340Vatu
Tube of toothpaste 207Vatu
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 1,609Vatu
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 3,305Vatu
2 tickets to the movies 1,604Vatu
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 7,281Vatu
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 1,213Vatu
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 367Vatu
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 506Vatu
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 79,000Vatu
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 17Vatu
1 month of gym membership in business district 8,860Vatu
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 1,146Vatu
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 44 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: August 12, 2023

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