Capital city in Shefa, Vanuatu
Cost of living in Port Vila
How much a month costs in Port Vila
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,670–2,500 (VT200,000–300,000).
Prices in Port Vila
Typical 2026 ranges in VUV, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VUV | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | VT80,000–150,000 | $667–1,250 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | VT50,000–90,000 | $417–751 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | VT2,000–3,500 | $17–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | VT9,000–18,000 | $75–150 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | VT600–1,200 | $5–10 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | VT2,000–3,500 | $17–29 |
| Cappuccino | VT400–650 | $3.3–5.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | VT500–900 | $4.2–7.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | VT150–200 | $1.3–1.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | VT500–1,200 | $4.2–10.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | VT6,000–10,000 | $50–83 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | VT2,000–4,000 | $17–33 |
Value for money: 34/100
A value score of 34/100 means Port Vila gives more quality of life per dollar than 33% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Port Vila
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Nadi | Fiji | $1,430–2,010 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Port Vila?
About $917–1,330 on a lean budget, $1,670–2,500 for a comfortable month and $3,340–5,840 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Port Vila?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs VT80,000–150,000 ($667–1,250) a month in the center and VT50,000–90,000 ($417–751) outside it.
How much does food cost in Port Vila?
A local meal is VT600–1,200 ($5–10); a mid-range restaurant is VT2,000–3,500 ($17–29) per person.
Is Vanuatu expensive?
Prices in Vanuatu are about 90% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Vanuatu Tourism Office
- Airports Vanuatu Limited
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.