Cost of living in Suva, Fiji vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (C$5.81) | C$5.84 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 FJ$ (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (C$4.34) | C$4.48 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.69 FJ$ (C$3.42) | C$3.04 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 FJ$ (C$3.68) | C$4.24 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.70 FJ$ (C$1.63) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 FJ$ (C$2.47) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 FJ$ (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.93 FJ$ (C$2.36) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.58 FJ$ (C$0.95) | C$1.93 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,533 FJ$ (C$2,125) | C$2,136 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,617 FJ$ (C$973) | C$1,241 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 193 FJ$ (C$116) | C$133 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,175 FJ$ (C$1,308) | C$1,120 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,152 FJ$ (C$693) | C$806 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 121 FJ$ (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54 FJ$ (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,750 FJ$ (C$1,053) | C$311 | + 238% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 FJ$ (C$263) | C$97 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (C$4.69) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 FJ$ (C$39) | C$60 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 FJ$ (C$49) | C$39 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170 FJ$ (C$102) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 162 FJ$ (C$97) | C$117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 41,303 FJ$ (C$24,848) | C$22,935 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.23 FJ$ (C$1.34) | C$1.42 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 FJ$ (C$38) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 FJ$ (C$5.18) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 FJ$ (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29 FJ$ (C$18) | C$77 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.41 FJ$ (C$3.25) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.29) | C$3.85 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.04) | C$4.28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (C$2.14) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.59 FJ$ (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52 FJ$ (C$31) | C$52 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (C$24) | C$117 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 92 FJ$ (C$55) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (C$4.18) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.30 FJ$ (C$3.19) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,642 FJ$ (C$988) | C$647 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.22 FJ$ (C$3.14) | C$0.83 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 FJ$ (C$36) | C$35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 146 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,560 (10,904 FJ$) in Suva.
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