Cost of Living in Vanuatu
Summary of cost of living in Vanuatu:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,837.1 (VT577,496.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,535.2 (VT183,283.0), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Vanuatu is, on average, 12.5% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Vanuatu is, on average, 2.2% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | VT1,500.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | VT6,801.89 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | VT1,700.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | VT600.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | VT850.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | VT483.33 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | VT270.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | VT280.82 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | VT360.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | VT275.25 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | VT235.87 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | VT702.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | VT1,088.62 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | VT816.47 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | VT814.20 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | VT272.16 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | VT124.74 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | VT293.32 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | VT272.16 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | VT326.59 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | VT155.73 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | VT312.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | VT132.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | VT1,750.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | VT376.89 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | VT387.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | VT1,243.29 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | VT150.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | VT8,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | VT300.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | VT160.93 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | VT600.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | VT205.00 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | VT2,750,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | VT4,500,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | VT75,000.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | VT2,833.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | VT37,250.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | VT8,088.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | VT2,000.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | VT1,500.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | VT74,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | VT814,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | VT4,967.74 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | VT8,000.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | VT9,995.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | VT11,995.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | VT187,347.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | VT142,428.92 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | VT403,333.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | VT222,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | VT67,169.07 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | VT25,104.83 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | VT41,005.08 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.00 | |
Prices in Vanuatu
This country had 63 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 31 March 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 31 March 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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