- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Canada
- Suva
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suva, Fiji compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 FJ$ (C$3.72) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 FJ$ (C$5.63) | C$5.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (C$1.81) | C$2.40 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.72 FJ$ (C$3.45) | C$4.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50 FJ$ (C$2.72) | C$2.54 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 FJ$ (C$3.01) | C$3.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 FJ$ (C$1.58) | C$3.02 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 FJ$ (C$3.76) | C$2.26 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.69 FJ$ (C$2.23) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.08 FJ$ (C$0.65) | C$1.87 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,250 FJ$ (C$1,962) | C$1,186 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 FJ$ (C$1,147) | C$982 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128 FJ$ (C$77) | C$104 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,963 FJ$ (C$1,185) | C$919 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 175 FJ$ (C$106) | C$695 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64 FJ$ (C$38) | C$64 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 FJ$ (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,056 FJ$ (C$1,241) | C$393 | + 216% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 FJ$ (C$260) | C$111 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 FJ$ (C$6) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.04 FJ$ (C$2.44) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35 FJ$ (C$21) | C$61 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 FJ$ (C$48) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160 FJ$ (C$97) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125 FJ$ (C$75) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 56,857 FJ$ (C$34,319) | C$23,851 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.03 FJ$ (C$1.23) | C$1.19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 FJ$ (C$18) | C$47 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 FJ$ (C$4.74) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 FJ$ (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 FJ$ (C$4.73) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (C$3.64) | C$2.88 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.29 FJ$ (C$3.19) | C$3.82 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.53 FJ$ (C$2.13) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16 FJ$ (C$1.91) | C$2.53 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 FJ$ (C$24) | C$45 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 FJ$ (C$48) | C$84 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (C$30) | C$89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.33 FJ$ (C$3.22) | C$5.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 FJ$ (C$2.11) | C$5.43 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,275 FJ$ (C$769) | C$850 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.16 FJ$ (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67 FJ$ (C$41) | C$34 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 FJ$ (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,341
(3,879 FJ$)
in Suva.
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