Cost of living in Vaiaku

In Vaiaku, Tuvalu, a single person typically needs around $596 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1477 monthly.

How expensive is Vaiaku compared to other cities?

Vaiaku is 46% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Vaiaku compare to your city?

Vaiaku is 51% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Vaiaku is, on average, 81% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Vaiaku?

Who is Vaiaku a good fit for?

Vaiaku is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Vaiaku so expensive?

Rent and utilities significantly impact the overall cost of living, making it challenging for those without adequate income.

Is food expensive in Vaiaku?

Food is 36% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Vaiaku?

Public transport costs are 55% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
596 $
Without Rent
333 $
Rent & Utilities
263 $
Food
240 $
Transport
27 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
457 $
GDP per Capita
5,465 $
Freedom Index
6.10
Lifespan
65 years
Speak English
70%
Population
4.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.56 $
Dinner 24.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.85 $
Capuccino 1.88 $
Coke, 330ml 0.8 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.2 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.9 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.44 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.36 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.73 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.12 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.33 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.3 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.05 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.13 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.41 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.47 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.83 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.4 $
Cigarette pack 6.97 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.59 $
Monthly Pass 23.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.08 $
Taxi, 8 km 8.21 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.55 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.3 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.34 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 44 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 67 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 25.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 179 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 349 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 253 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 499 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,367 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 91 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 457 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.29%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 24 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.96 $
Haircut 5.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 72.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 38.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 176 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,966 $

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