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🇻🇺 Vanuatu Budget Travel Guide

What Vanuatu really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.

Vanuatu sits at the pricier end — plan a healthy budget, though savvy travellers can still trim costs. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $70 budget, $150 mid-range, and $450+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.

Budget

$70/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights

Luxury

$450+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Where the money goes

Daily cost breakdown

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$35$75$225
Food & drink$18$38$113
Transport$9$20$59
Activities & extras$8$18$54
Trip totals

Estimated total by trip length (per person)

DurationBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
5 days$350–$560$750–$1,125$2,250+
7 days$490–$784$1,050–$1,575$3,150+
10 days$700–$1,120$1,500–$2,250$4,500+
14 days$980–$1,568$2,100–$3,150$6,300+
21 days$1,470–$2,352$3,150–$4,725$9,450+

Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.

FAQ

Vanuatu cost FAQ

How much does a trip to Vanuatu cost?
Per person per day (excl. flights): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$150, luxury from $450+. A week runs roughly $1,050–$1,575 mid-range.
Is Vanuatu expensive?
Vanuatu sits at the pricier end — plan a healthy budget, though savvy travellers can still trim costs.
What's a daily backpacker budget for Vanuatu?
Around $70 a day covers hostels or guesthouses, local food, public transport and free sights.
How much do I need for a week in Vanuatu?
Roughly $490 budget, $1,050 mid-range and $3,150+ luxury per person, excluding flights.
When is the cheapest time to visit Vanuatu?
Travel in the shoulder or low season (either side of Apr–Oct (dry)) for the lowest prices and fewer crowds.
How can I save money in Vanuatu?
Eat where locals eat, use public transport, travel off-peak and book accommodation ahead.
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