Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (C$5.69) | C$5.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (C$1.72) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (C$4.07) | C$4.18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (C$3.59) | C$3.17 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 FJ$ (C$3.57) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (C$1.63) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (C$2.54) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.16 FJ$ (C$2.49) | C$2.48 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (C$1.18) | C$1.93 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,953 FJ$ (C$1,767) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,425 FJ$ (C$853) | C$1,257 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (C$129) | C$124 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (C$1,024) | C$1,120 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (C$598) | C$805 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (C$912) | C$311 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (C$275) | C$97 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (C$4.50) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (C$44) | C$60 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (C$104) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (C$28,193) | C$22,942 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (C$1.53) | C$1.67 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (C$5.91) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (C$3.28) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.31) | C$3.85 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.26) | C$4.33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (C$2.13) | C$3.16 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (C$30) | C$51 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (C$24) | C$135 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (C$4.03) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (C$3.73) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (C$1,119) | C$647 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (C$0.10) | C$0.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (C$38) | C$37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (C$5.67) | C$11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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