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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 17.39 PLN (4.76 USD) in Vanuatu and 27.09 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Vanuatu.

17.39 PLN
27.09 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.23 PLN (2.8 USD) in Vanuatu and 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

10.23 PLN
9.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 62.01 PLN (16.96 USD) in Vanuatu and 72.91 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Vanuatu.

62.01 PLN
72.91 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 61.39 PLN (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 65.82 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Vanuatu.

61.39 PLN
65.82 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 61.39 PLN (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 58.8 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United States.

61.39 PLN
58.80 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 35.3 PLN (9.65 USD) in Vanuatu and 69.47 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Vanuatu.

35.30 PLN
69.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.86 PLN (3.24 USD) in Vanuatu and 12.21 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Vanuatu.

11.86 PLN
12.21 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.28 PLN (5.27 USD) for 12 eggs in Vanuatu and 26.29 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Vanuatu.

19.28 PLN
26.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in Vanuatu and 13.93 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Vanuatu.

10.74 PLN
13.93 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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91.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.75 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Vanuatu.

9.21 PLN
10.75 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.26 PLN (2.8 USD) in Vanuatu and 18.32 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Vanuatu.

10.26 PLN
18.32 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 73.67 PLN (20.15 USD) in Vanuatu and 62.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

73.67 PLN
62.74 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.8 PLN (2.41 USD) in Vanuatu and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

8.80 PLN
5.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.54 PLN (2.88 USD) in Vanuatu and 14.66 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Vanuatu.

10.54 PLN
14.66 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.85 PLN (5.43 USD) in Vanuatu and 20.91 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Vanuatu.

19.85 PLN
20.91 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 18.72 PLN (5.12 USD) in Vanuatu and 13.67 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United States.

18.72 PLN
13.67 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in Vanuatu and 30.24 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Vanuatu.

13.66 PLN
30.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.83 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.28 PLN (3.36 USD) in Vanuatu and 23.29 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Vanuatu.

12.28 PLN
23.29 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Vanuatu and 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Vanuatu.

4.97 PLN
9.10 PLN

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 18.96 PLN (5.18 USD) in Vanuatu and 21.43 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Vanuatu.

18.96 PLN
21.43 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.9 PLN (2.16 USD) in Vanuatu and 12.07 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Vanuatu.

7.90 PLN
12.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 16.79 PLN (4.59 USD) in Vanuatu and 29.25 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Vanuatu.

16.79 PLN
29.25 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.35 PLN (4.2 USD) in Vanuatu and 43.88 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Vanuatu.

15.35 PLN
43.88 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.01 PLN (9.58 USD) in Vanuatu and 43.88 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Vanuatu.

35.01 PLN
43.88 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 238.79 PLN (65.31 USD) in Vanuatu and 511.9 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Vanuatu.

238.79 PLN
511.90 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 41.01 PLN (11.22 USD) in Vanuatu and 95.07 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Vanuatu.

41.01 PLN
95.07 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.33 PLN (1.73 USD) in Vanuatu and 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Vanuatu.

6.33 PLN
9.32 PLN

Fuel

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Vanuatu vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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3.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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3.39 PLN

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 245.57 PLN (67.16 USD) in Vanuatu and 482.65 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Vanuatu.

245.57 PLN
482.65 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.14 PLN (1.68 USD) in Vanuatu and 10.6 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Vanuatu.

6.14 PLN
10.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 18.42 PLN (5.04 USD) in Vanuatu and 153.57 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Vanuatu.

18.42 PLN
153.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.07 PLN (0.84 USD) in Vanuatu and 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Vanuatu.

3.07 PLN
7.93 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.67 PLN (2.1 USD) in Vanuatu and 18.25 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58% lower in Vanuatu.

7.67 PLN
18.25 PLN

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 46.04 PLN (12.59 USD) in Vanuatu and 73.13 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Vanuatu.

46.04 PLN
73.13 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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576.87 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 61.39 PLN (16.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 237.67 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Vanuatu.

61.39 PLN
237.67 PLN

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 6804 PLN (1860.92 USD) in Vanuatu and 14837 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Vanuatu.

6 804 PLN
14 837 PLN

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 6532 PLN (1786.51 USD) in Vanuatu and 9299 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Vanuatu.

6 532 PLN
9 299 PLN

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 12330 PLN (3372.05 USD) in Vanuatu and 30061 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Vanuatu.

12 330 PLN
30 061 PLN

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 7506 PLN (2052.79 USD) in Vanuatu and 19111 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Vanuatu.

7 506 PLN
19 111 PLN

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 13581 PLN (3714.21 USD) in Vanuatu and 63458 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Vanuatu.

13 581 PLN
63 458 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8228 PLN (2250.33 USD) in Vanuatu and 44521 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Vanuatu.

8 228 PLN
44 521 PLN

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 1155 PLN (315.85 USD) in Vanuatu and 18813 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Vanuatu.

1 155 PLN
18 813 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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379 PLN

Two stars

168 PLN
535 PLN

Three stars

509 PLN
714 PLN

Four stars

816 PLN
923 PLN

Five stars

-
2 198 PLN

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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