- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Canada
- Suva
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suva, Fiji compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 FJ$ (C$3.86) | C$15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 FJ$ (C$5.84) | C$5.69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 FJ$ (C$1.81) | C$2.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.72 FJ$ (C$3.58) | C$4.84 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50 FJ$ (C$2.82) | C$2.90 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 FJ$ (C$3.13) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 FJ$ (C$1.64) | C$3.31 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 FJ$ (C$3.90) | C$3.07 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 FJ$ (C$2.33) | C$2.51 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.08 FJ$ (C$0.68) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,250 FJ$ (C$2,035) | C$1,576 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 FJ$ (C$1,190) | C$1,122 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128 FJ$ (C$80) | C$109 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,963 FJ$ (C$1,230) | C$1,019 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 175 FJ$ (C$110) | C$774 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64 FJ$ (C$40) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 FJ$ (C$25) | C$40 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,795 FJ$ (C$1,124) | C$377 | + 198% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 FJ$ (C$259) | C$98 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.70 FJ$ (C$2.32) | C$23 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35 FJ$ (C$22) | C$59 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 FJ$ (C$50) | C$40 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160 FJ$ (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125 FJ$ (C$78) | C$92 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 56,857 FJ$ (C$35,608) | C$22,749 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.03 FJ$ (C$1.27) | C$1.26 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 FJ$ (C$19) | C$65 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (C$7) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 FJ$ (C$4.78) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 FJ$ (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28 FJ$ (C$17) | C$96 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 FJ$ (C$4.91) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 FJ$ (C$3.67) | C$3.72 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.43 FJ$ (C$3.40) | C$2.83 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.75 FJ$ (C$2.35) | C$3.09 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.28 FJ$ (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 FJ$ (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (C$25) | C$101 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (C$31) | C$87 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.33 FJ$ (C$3.34) | C$5.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 FJ$ (C$2.19) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,641 FJ$ (C$1,028) | C$549 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.16 FJ$ (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67 FJ$ (C$42) | C$35 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 FJ$ (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 564 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,234
(5,164 FJ$)
in Suva.
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