Port-Vila travel budget

Port-Vila: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Port-Vila

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port-Vila for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1174* (139342 VUV)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3048* (361858 VUV)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 4918* (583828 VUV)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Port-Vila compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Port-Vila in 2025 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Port-Vila in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Port-Vila by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port-Vila

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Port-Vila is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 4.2 to $ 13)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 21 to $ 51)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 6.2 to $ 13)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.4 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 3.4)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.1/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 11)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port-Vila

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Port-Vila is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 71 to $ 347)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 26 to $ 176)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 45 to $ 248)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 92 to $ 339)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 262/night
($ 261 to $ 261)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 451
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 36/month
($ 36 to $ 36)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 158/month
($ 26 to $ 362)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 60 to $ 346)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 38/month
($ 36 to $ 40)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 257/month
($ 112 to $ 583)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 197

Supermarket food budget in Port-Vila

On average, the price of supermarket food in Port-Vila is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.2/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 6.5)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 12 to $ 26)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 5.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 10)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Port-Vila

On average, the price of transport in Port-Vila is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

106% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 71/24hrs
($ 56 to $ 92)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Port-Vila

On average, budget for leisure activities in Port-Vila is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 13)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
( $ 18)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port-Vila

On average, shopping budget in Port-Vila is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 8.7 to $ 11)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 47
($ 35 to $ 60)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 69
( $ 69)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Port-Vila
Sydney → Port-Vila
Sydney → Port-Vila
$ 496
(fair price: $ 420)
Melbourne → Port-Vila
Melbourne → Port-Vila
Melbourne → Port-Vila
$ 536
(fair price: $ 458)
Auckland → Port-Vila
Auckland → Port-Vila
Auckland → Port-Vila
$ 575
(fair price: $ 449)
London → Port-Vila
London → Port-Vila
London → Port-Vila
$ 1866
(fair price: $ 1547)
Los Angeles → Port-Vila
Los Angeles  → Port-Vila
Los Angeles  → Port-Vila
$ 1400
(fair price: $ 1130)
New York City → Port-Vila
New York City → Port-Vila
New York City → Port-Vila
$ 1950
(fair price: $ 1749)

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About this information on the cost of living in Port-Vila

The information about the cost of living in Port-Vila shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Port-Vila was updated on 11-11-2024.

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