Cost of Living in Vanuatu

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $12.67 8.44-16.89
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $56.41 42.22-84.44
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $14.35 11.82-16.89
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $5.07 3.48-6.76
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.18 3.23-7.60
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.08 2.96-5.07
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.28 1.35-2.96
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.36 2.09-2.53
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $3.09 2.53-4.22
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $2.28 0.54-3.83
White Rice (1 lb) $1.74 0.77-2.30
Eggs (12, Large Size) $6.03 5.07-6.59
Local Cheese (1 lb) $7.28 5.74-10.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $7.40 3.83-8.43
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $6.11 4.21-7.66
Apples (1 lb) $3.01 1.92-4.56
Bananas (1 lb) $0.96 0.57-1.92
Oranges (1 lb) $1.83 1.34-2.22
Tomatoes (1 lb) $4.47 1.15-7.66
Potatoes (1 lb) $4.02 1.92-4.60
Onions (1 lb) $1.92 0.88-2.68
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.53 0.84-4.22
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.20 0.84-4.22
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $12.67 8.36-16.89
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.91 2.11-4.22
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.06 2.28-4.22
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $9.84 9.29-18.58
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.27 1.27-2.53
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $67.55
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.53
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $1.36
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $5.07
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.79 1.60-2.36
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $23,220.47 21,109.52-25,331.42
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $37,997.13
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $633.29 506.63-717.72
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $22.52 8.44-25.33
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $363.08 291.31-506.63
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $68.29
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $16.89
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ?
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $624.84
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $6,873.26
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $41.05 39.92-42.18
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $67.55
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $84.40
Men's Leather Business Shoes $101.28
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,579.90 1,000.00-2,955.33
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,200.37 844.38-2,955.33
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $3,405.67 1,773.20-6,332.85
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,874.53 1,351.01-4,221.90
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $559.62 334.78-784.45
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $202.83
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $341.05
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.18 4.55-7.00

Prices in Vanuatu

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Last update: 10 August 2026
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