Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Indonesia is 1.78 times less expensive as compared to Vanuatu.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Indonesia and Vanuatu. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Indonesia and Vanuatu.
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 Indicators  | Indonesia  | Vanuatu  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) | 80,000 VUV (680 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000,000 IDR (780 USD) | 120,000 VUV (1,020 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000,000 IDR (1,170 USD) | 160,000 VUV (1,360 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500,000 IDR (227.50 USD) | 50,000 VUV (425 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) | 80,000 VUV (680 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 9,000,000 IDR (585 USD) | 100,000 VUV (850 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.5 to 1.2 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Indonesia is 1.38 times less expensive than Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 10,000,000 IDR (650 USD) | 300,000 VUV (2,550 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 72.69% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Indonesia costs 3.92 times less compared to Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 7,000 VUV (59.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 48.27% less in Indonesia compared to Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 20,000 IDR (1.30 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 300 VUV (2.55 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,200 VUV (10.20 USD) |
In Indonesia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 3.27 times less expensive than the cost in Vanuatu.
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 68.01% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 600 VUV (5.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 400 VUV (3.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 20,000 IDR (1.30 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 400 VUV (3.40 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 300 VUV (2.55 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) | 600 VUV (5.10 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 350 VUV (2.98 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 25,000 IDR (1.62 USD) | 1,200 VUV (10.20 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 3.67 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 300 VUV (2.55 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 80,000 IDR (5.20 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,200 VUV (10.20 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 77.70% less in Indonesia compared to Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 600 VUV (5.10 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 800 VUV (6.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 1.32 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,500,000 IDR (97.50 USD) | 50,000 VUV (425 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) | 100 VUV (0.85 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 8,000 VUV (68 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 IDR (0.32 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,500 IDR (0.16 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 3.65 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 150,000,000 IDR (9,750 USD) | 2,000,000 VUV (17,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) | 50,000 VUV (425 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 60,000 IDR (3.90 USD) | 760 VUV (6.46 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 IDR 0.65 USD | 1,000 VUV 8.50 USD |
You would have to pay 1.75 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Indonesia compared to that of Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) | 20,000 VUV (170 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 2.86 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,500,000 IDR (97.50 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 200 VUV (1.70 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 1.12 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) | 8,000 VUV (68 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) | 30,000 VUV (255 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) | 4,500 VUV (38.25 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) | 4,500 VUV (38.25 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 60,000 IDR (3.90 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10,000 IDR (0.65 USD) | 300 VUV (2.55 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 15,000 IDR (0.97 USD) | 300 VUV (2.55 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 600,000 IDR (39 USD) | 6,000 VUV (51 USD) |
Sportswear  | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 3,000,000 IDR (195 USD) | 30,000 VUV (255 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 2,500,000 IDR (162.50 USD) | 25,000 VUV (212.50 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 750,000 IDR (48.75 USD) | 30,000 VUV (255 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 8,000 VUV (68 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) | 20,000 VUV (170 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 3,500,000 IDR (227.50 USD) | 35,000 VUV (297.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 4,000,000 IDR (260 USD) | 40,000 VUV (340 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) | 60,000 VUV (510 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 8,000,000 IDR (520 USD) | 80,000 VUV (680 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 15,000,000 IDR (975 USD) | 150,000 VUV (1,275 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 20,000,000 IDR (1,300 USD) | 250,000 VUV (2,125 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 700,000 IDR (45.50 USD) | 20,000 VUV (170 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 8,000 VUV (68 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 375,000 IDR (24.37 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
School Supplies  | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 1.46 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 120,000 IDR (7.80 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 4,000 VUV (34 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Bowling  | 30,000 IDR (1.95 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 1,000 VUV (8.50 USD) |
Video Games  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 1,500 VUV (12.75 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) | 10,000 VUV (85 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 1.80 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 15,000 VUV (127.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 8,000 VUV (68 USD) |
Art Classes  | 100,000 IDR (6.50 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 2,000 VUV (17 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 3,000 VUV (25.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 150,000 IDR (9.75 USD) | 2,500 VUV (21.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50,000 IDR (3.25 USD) | 500 VUV (4.25 USD) |
Educational Software  | 250,000 IDR (16.25 USD) | 5,000 VUV (42.50 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Vanuatu, you would have to pay 2.62 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 8,000,000 IDR (520 USD) | 150,000 VUV (1,275 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 6,000,000 IDR (390 USD) | 120,000 VUV (1,020 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 83,333.33 IDR per hour (5.42 USD) | 2,333.33 VUV per hour (19.83 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000,000 IDR (65 USD) | 20,000 VUV (170 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 11 % | 0 to 0 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 4 % | 6 % |
Pension Contributions  | 2 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 30 | 65 |
Median Household Income  | 7,000,000 IDR (455 USD) | 130,000 VUV (1,105 USD) |
If you lived in Indonesia, you would earn 2.50 times less salary as compared to Vanuatu.
Indicators | Indonesia | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500,000 IDR (32.50 USD) | 20,000 VUV (170 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 400,000 IDR (26 USD) | 15,000 VUV (127.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 300,000 IDR (19.50 USD) | 18,000 VUV (153 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 200,000 IDR (13 USD) | 12,000 VUV (102 USD) |
Professional Services cost 6.07 times less in Indonesia, as compared to Vanuatu.
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