Cost of living in Allen is 14% higher than in Port Vila (without rent).
Rent in Allen is 3% cheaper than in Port Vila.
Cost of living including rent in Allen is 3% higher than in Port Vila.
Food in Allen is 6% more expensive than in Port Vila.
Transport in Allen is 63% more expensive than in Port Vila.
| Allen | Port Vila | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Allen | Port Vila | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.1 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.6 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.93 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.96 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.66 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 2.22 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.29 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.45 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.63 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.63 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 9.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.97 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.5 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.6 $ | 8.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.7 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.22 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.91 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 1.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.9 $ | 115 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,362 $ | 1,329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,091 $ | 2,003 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,355 $ | 1,665 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,507 $ | 2,955 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,727 $ | 3,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,969 $ | 2,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,485 $ | 556 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.4 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 20.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.5 $ | 46.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,060 $ | 450 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,873 $ | 6,310 $ |