Cost of Living Comparison Between Vanuatu and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 6.7% lower than in Vanuatu (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 3.2% lower than in Vanuatu
Rent Prices in United States are 4.6% higher than in Vanuatu
Restaurant Prices in United States are 29.4% higher than in Vanuatu
Groceries Prices in United States are 13.0% lower than in Vanuatu
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 948.9% higher than in Vanuatu

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Restaurants	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	1,346.83 VT (11.34 $)	2,374.44 VT (20.0 $)	+76.3 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	7,500.0 VT (63.17 $)	8,904.15 VT (75.0 $)	+18.7 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	1,147.88 VT (9.67 $)	1,305.94 VT (11.0 $)	+13.8 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	557.04 VT (4.69 $)	712.33 VT (6.0 $)	+27.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	500.0 VT (4.21 $)	831.05 VT (7.0 $)	+66.2 %
Cappuccino (regular)	608.08 VT (5.12 $)	613.05 VT (5.16 $)	+0.8 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	259.44 VT (2.19 $)	299.69 VT (2.52 $)	+15.5 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	209.15 VT (1.76 $)	243.51 VT (2.05 $)	+16.4 %
Markets	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	1,085.15 VT (9.14 $)	473.46 VT (3.99 $)	-56.4 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	303.08 VT (2.55 $)	386.05 VT (3.25 $)	+27.4 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	201.85 VT (1.7 $)	246.87 VT (2.08 $)	+22.3 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	628.0 VT (5.29 $)	440.55 VT (3.71 $)	-29.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	1,088.62 VT (9.17 $)	693.39 VT (5.84 $)	-36.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	907.19 VT (7.64 $)	649.03 VT (5.47 $)	-28.5 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	916.26 VT (7.72 $)	862.71 VT (7.27 $)	-5.8 %
Apples (1 lb)	255.15 VT (2.15 $)	284.29 VT (2.39 $)	+11.4 %
Banana (1 lb)	154.29 VT (1.3 $)	90.01 VT (0.76 $)	-41.7 %
Oranges (1 lb)	282.36 VT (2.38 $)	243.03 VT (2.05 $)	-13.9 %
Tomato (1 lb)	254.29 VT (2.14 $)	265.39 VT (2.24 $)	+4.4 %
Potato (1 lb)	276.69 VT (2.33 $)	160.66 VT (1.35 $)	-41.9 %
Onion (1 lb)	155.73 VT (1.31 $)	165.81 VT (1.4 $)	+6.5 %
Lettuce (1 head)	300.0 VT (2.53 $)	259.2 VT (2.18 $)	-13.6 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	162.0 VT (1.36 $)	261.34 VT (2.2 $)	+61.3 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	1,750.0 VT (14.74 $)	1,780.83 VT (15.0 $)	+1.8 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	380.05 VT (3.2 $)	218.86 VT (1.84 $)	-42.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	350.0 VT (2.95 $)	420.65 VT (3.54 $)	+20.2 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	1,123.62 VT (9.46 $)	1,187.22 VT (10.0 $)	+5.7 %
Transportation	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	200.0 VT (1.68 $)	296.81 VT (2.5 $)	+48.4 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	8,000.0 VT (67.38 $)	7,788.16 VT (65.6 $)	-2.6 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	250.0 VT (2.11 $)	441.05 VT (3.71 $)	+76.4 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	147.97 VT (1.25 $)	327.67 VT (2.76 $)	+121.4 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	600.0 VT (5.05 $)	3,561.66 VT (30.0 $)	+493.6 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	851.72 VT (7.17 $)	429.87 VT (3.62 $)	-49.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	2,750,000.0 VT (23,163.36 $)	3,998,638.16 VT (33,680.68 $)	+45.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	4,500,000.0 VT (37,903.67 $)	3,106,980.21 VT (26,170.21 $)	-31.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	54,000.0 VT (454.84 $)	24,593.7 VT (207.15 $)	-54.5 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	3,000.0 VT (25.27 $)	6,530.24 VT (55.0 $)	+117.7 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	27,166.67 VT (228.83 $)	8,417.38 VT (70.9 $)	-69.0 %
Sports And Leisure	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	7,500.0 VT (63.17 $)	5,525.24 VT (46.54 $)	-26.3 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	2,000.0 VT (16.85 $)	2,495.35 VT (21.02 $)	+24.8 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	1,500.0 VT (12.63 $)	1,662.11 VT (14.0 $)	+10.8 %
Childcare	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	53,166.67 VT (447.82 $)	162,615.25 VT (1,369.71 $)	+205.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	754,666.67 VT (6,356.59 $)	2,665,675.95 VT (22,453.09 $)	+253.2 %
Clothing And Shoes	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	5,500.0 VT (46.33 $)	6,202.01 VT (52.24 $)	+12.8 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	8,000.0 VT (67.38 $)	5,080.92 VT (42.8 $)	-36.5 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	12,000.0 VT (101.08 $)	10,544.78 VT (88.82 $)	-12.1 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	6,000.0 VT (50.54 $)	13,477.92 VT (113.53 $)	+124.6 %
Rent Per Month	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	246,689.41 VT (2,077.87 $)	208,505.42 VT (1,756.25 $)	-15.5 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	190,723.38 VT (1,606.47 $)	171,441.05 VT (1,444.05 $)	-10.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	273,865.17 VT (2,306.78 $)	347,803.07 VT (2,929.56 $)	+27.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	256,408.59 VT (2,159.74 $)	284,127.73 VT (2,393.22 $)	+10.8 %
Buy Apartment Price	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	36,947.83 VT (311.21 $)	38,030.46 VT (320.33 $)	+2.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	22,385.65 VT (188.56 $)	30,517.87 VT (257.05 $)	+36.3 %
Salaries And Financing	Vanuatu Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	52,941.64 VT (445.93 $)	537,307.09 VT (4,525.76 $)	+914.9 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	8.0	6.56	-17.9 %
Last update:	June 2024	October 2024
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