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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 1.23 times less for grocery shopping in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4 EUR (4.64 USD) in Vanuatu and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Vanuatu.

4.00 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.36 EUR (2.73 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

2.36 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.27 EUR (16.54 USD) in Vanuatu and 17.21 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Vanuatu.

14.27 EUR
17.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.13 EUR (16.37 USD) in Vanuatu and 15.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Vanuatu.

14.13 EUR
15.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.13 EUR (16.37 USD) in Vanuatu and 13.88 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United States.

14.13 EUR
13.88 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.13 EUR (9.41 USD) in Vanuatu and 16.4 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Vanuatu.

8.13 EUR
16.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.73 EUR (3.16 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Vanuatu.

2.73 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.44 EUR (5.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Vanuatu and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Vanuatu.

4.44 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.47 EUR (2.87 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Vanuatu.

2.47 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.57 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.12 EUR (2.46 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Vanuatu.

2.12 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.36 EUR (2.73 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Vanuatu.

2.36 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.96 EUR (19.65 USD) in Vanuatu and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United States.

16.96 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.03 EUR (2.35 USD) in Vanuatu and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

2.03 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.43 EUR (2.81 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Vanuatu.

2.43 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.57 EUR (5.29 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Vanuatu.

4.57 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in Vanuatu and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United States.

4.31 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.14 EUR (3.64 USD) in Vanuatu and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Vanuatu.

3.14 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.27 USD) in Vanuatu and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Vanuatu.

2.83 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Vanuatu.

1.14 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Vanuatu vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.07 times less for meals in restaurants in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.36 EUR (5.06 USD) in Vanuatu and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Vanuatu.

4.36 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Vanuatu.

1.82 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.86 EUR (4.48 USD) in Vanuatu and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Vanuatu.

3.86 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.53 EUR (4.09 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.36 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Vanuatu.

3.53 EUR
10.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.06 EUR (9.34 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.36 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Vanuatu.

8.06 EUR
10.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 54.97 EUR (63.68 USD) in Vanuatu and 120.85 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Vanuatu.

54.97 EUR
120.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.44 EUR (10.94 USD) in Vanuatu and 22.44 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Vanuatu.

9.44 EUR
22.44 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Vanuatu.

1.46 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Vanuatu vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.46 times less for transportation in Vanuatu than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 56.53 EUR (65.49 USD) in Vanuatu and 113.95 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Vanuatu.

56.53 EUR
113.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Vanuatu and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Vanuatu.

1.41 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.24 EUR (4.91 USD) in Vanuatu and 36.26 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Vanuatu.

4.24 EUR
36.26 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Vanuatu and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Vanuatu.

0.71 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.77 EUR (2.05 USD) in Vanuatu and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Vanuatu.

1.77 EUR
4.31 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 10.6 EUR (12.28 USD) in Vanuatu and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Vanuatu.

10.60 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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136.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.13 EUR (16.37 USD) in Vanuatu and 56.11 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Vanuatu.

14.13 EUR
56.11 EUR

Flats for rent

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.27 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 1566 EUR (1814.56 USD) in Vanuatu and 3503 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Vanuatu.

1 566 EUR
3 503 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 1504 EUR (1742 USD) in Vanuatu and 2195 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Vanuatu.

1 504 EUR
2 195 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 2838 EUR (3288.04 USD) in Vanuatu and 7097 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Vanuatu.

2 838 EUR
7 097 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 1728 EUR (2001.65 USD) in Vanuatu and 4512 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Vanuatu.

1 728 EUR
4 512 EUR

Flats for sale

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Vanuatu vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.08 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 3126 EUR (3621.68 USD) in Vanuatu and 14982 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Vanuatu.

3 126 EUR
14 982 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 1894 EUR (2194.27 USD) in Vanuatu and 10511 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Vanuatu.

1 894 EUR
10 511 EUR

Salary

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Vanuatu vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Vanuatu is 16.71 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 265.86 EUR (307.98 USD) in Vanuatu and 4442 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94% lower in Vanuatu.

265.86 EUR
4 442 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.6 EUR

Two stars

39.7 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

193 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

-
519 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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