Cost of living in Suva, Fiji vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 FJ$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 FJ$ (C$1.84) | C$1.98 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (C$4.19) | C$4.18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.70 FJ$ (C$3.57) | C$3.04 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 FJ$ (C$3.84) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 FJ$ (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.32 FJ$ (C$2.71) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.03 FJ$ (C$2.52) | C$2.48 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94 FJ$ (C$1.21) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,529 FJ$ (C$2,211) | C$2,136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,435 FJ$ (C$899) | C$1,241 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (C$135) | C$133 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,769 FJ$ (C$1,109) | C$1,120 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (C$626) | C$806 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 122 FJ$ (C$76) | C$66 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 FJ$ (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,713 FJ$ (C$1,074) | C$311 | + 245% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 FJ$ (C$301) | C$97 | + 212% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (C$4.07) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 FJ$ (C$40) | C$60 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 FJ$ (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170 FJ$ (C$107) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 162 FJ$ (C$101) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,492 FJ$ (C$29,131) | C$22,935 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 FJ$ (C$1.33) | C$1.39 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 FJ$ (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (C$5.96) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 FJ$ (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.41 FJ$ (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.48) | C$3.85 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.43) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.45 FJ$ (C$2.16) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.03 FJ$ (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 FJ$ (C$33) | C$52 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 225 FJ$ (C$141) | C$117 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 FJ$ (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (C$4.35) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.52 FJ$ (C$3.46) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,642 FJ$ (C$1,029) | C$647 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 FJ$ (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 FJ$ (C$38) | C$35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 80 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,405 (8,626 FJ$) in Suva.
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