Cost of living in Markham is 4% lower than in Port Vila (without rent).
Rent in Markham is 5% more expensive than in Port Vila.
Cost of living including rent in Markham is 2% higher than in Port Vila.
Food in Markham is 17% cheaper than in Port Vila.
Transport in Markham is 160% more expensive than in Port Vila.
| Markham | Port Vila | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Markham | Port Vila | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.1 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.73 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.28 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 2.22 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.42 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.83 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.41 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14 $ | 9.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.12 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 97.1 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.5 $ | 8.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.9 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.8 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.99 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.55 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 1.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
180 $ | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52 $ | 115 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,466 $ | 1,329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,504 $ | 2,003 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,559 $ | 1,665 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,010 $ | 2,955 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,724 $ | 3,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,972 $ | 2,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,462 $ | 556 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.7 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.6 $ | 46.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 923 $ | 450 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,728 $ | 6,310 $ |