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Cost of Living & Prices:
Vanuatu vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Vanuatu vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.2 times less for grocery shopping in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.08 EUR (4.76 USD) in Vanuatu and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Vanuatu.

4.08 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

2.40 EUR
2.16 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.54 EUR (16.96 USD) in Vanuatu and 17.09 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Vanuatu.

14.54 EUR
17.09 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.39 EUR (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 15.43 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Vanuatu.

14.39 EUR
15.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.39 EUR (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United States.

14.39 EUR
13.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.28 EUR (9.65 USD) in Vanuatu and 16.29 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Vanuatu.

8.28 EUR
16.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Vanuatu.

2.78 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.52 EUR (5.27 USD) for 12 eggs in Vanuatu and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Vanuatu.

4.52 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Vanuatu.

2.52 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.42 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Vanuatu.

2.16 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Vanuatu.

2.40 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.27 EUR (20.15 USD) in Vanuatu and 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

17.27 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Vanuatu and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

2.06 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.47 EUR (2.88 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Vanuatu.

2.47 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.65 EUR (5.43 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Vanuatu.

4.65 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.39 EUR (5.12 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.

4.39 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in Vanuatu and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Vanuatu.

3.20 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in Vanuatu and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Vanuatu.

2.88 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Vanuatu.

1.17 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Vanuatu vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.02 times less for meals in restaurants in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.44 EUR (5.18 USD) in Vanuatu and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Vanuatu.

4.44 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Vanuatu.

1.85 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.94 EUR (4.59 USD) in Vanuatu and 6.86 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Vanuatu.

3.94 EUR
6.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.6 EUR (4.2 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Vanuatu.

3.60 EUR
10.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.21 EUR (9.58 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.29 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Vanuatu.

8.21 EUR
10.29 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 55.98 EUR (65.31 USD) in Vanuatu and 120.01 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Vanuatu.

55.98 EUR
120.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.61 EUR (11.22 USD) in Vanuatu and 22.29 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Vanuatu.

9.61 EUR
22.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Vanuatu.

1.48 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Vanuatu vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.4 times less for transportation in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 57.57 EUR (67.16 USD) in Vanuatu and 113.15 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Vanuatu.

57.57 EUR
113.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Vanuatu.

1.44 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.32 EUR (5.04 USD) in Vanuatu and 36 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Vanuatu.

4.32 EUR
36.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Vanuatu and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Vanuatu.

0.72 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Vanuatu.

1.80 EUR
4.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.79 EUR (12.59 USD) in Vanuatu and 17.14 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Vanuatu.

10.79 EUR
17.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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135.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.39 EUR (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 55.72 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Vanuatu.

14.39 EUR
55.72 EUR

Flats for rent

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.21 times less for renting an apartment in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1595 EUR (1860.92 USD) in Vanuatu and 3478 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Vanuatu.

1 595 EUR
3 478 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1531 EUR (1786.51 USD) in Vanuatu and 2180 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Vanuatu.

1 531 EUR
2 180 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2891 EUR (3372.05 USD) in Vanuatu and 7047 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Vanuatu.

2 891 EUR
7 047 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1760 EUR (2052.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 4480 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Vanuatu.

1 760 EUR
4 480 EUR

Flats for sale

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.95 times less for buying an apartment in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3184 EUR (3714.21 USD) in Vanuatu and 14877 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Vanuatu.

3 184 EUR
14 877 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1929 EUR (2250.33 USD) in Vanuatu and 10437 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Vanuatu.

1 929 EUR
10 437 EUR

Salary

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Vanuatu vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Vanuatu is 16.29 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 270.75 EUR (315.85 USD) in Vanuatu and 4411 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Vanuatu.

270.75 EUR
4 411 EUR

Hotels

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Vanuatu vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
88.9 EUR

Two stars

39.4 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

191 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

-
515 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Vanuatu: 3 cities, 22 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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