Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$20 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 FJ$ (C$6) | C$5.78 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.94 FJ$ (C$1.81) | C$1.98 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 7 FJ$ (C$4.12) | C$4.18 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.70 FJ$ (C$3.51) | C$3.04 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 FJ$ (C$7) | C$10 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 6 FJ$ (C$3.78) | C$4.24 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.77 FJ$ (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.32 FJ$ (C$2.66) | C$3.41 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 FJ$ (C$16) | C$19 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 4.03 FJ$ (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.94 FJ$ (C$1.19) | C$1.93 | 38% |
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,529 FJ$ (C$2,173) | C$2,136 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,435 FJ$ (C$883) | C$1,241 | 29% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 216 FJ$ (C$133) | C$133 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,769 FJ$ (C$1,090) | C$1,120 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 999 FJ$ (C$615) | C$806 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 122 FJ$ (C$75) | C$66 | 13% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 56 FJ$ (C$35) | C$54 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,713 FJ$ (C$1,055) | C$311 | 239% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 481 FJ$ (C$296) | C$97 | 206% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$10 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 6 FJ$ (C$4.00) | C$25 | 84% |
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 64 FJ$ (C$39) | C$60 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 81 FJ$ (C$50) | C$39 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 170 FJ$ (C$105) | C$98 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 162 FJ$ (C$99) | C$117 | 15% |
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 46,492 FJ$ (C$28,631) | C$22,942 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.12 FJ$ (C$1.30) | C$1.39 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 58 FJ$ (C$36) | C$67 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 10 FJ$ (C$6) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 10 FJ$ (C$5.86) | C$8 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 21 FJ$ (C$13) | C$22 | 40% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 31 FJ$ (C$19) | C$77 | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 5.41 FJ$ (C$3.33) | C$6 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 7 FJ$ (C$4.40) | C$3.85 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 7 FJ$ (C$4.35) | C$4.28 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.45 FJ$ (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 4.03 FJ$ (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 14 FJ$ (C$9) | C$20 | 55% |
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Suva (Fiji) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 53 FJ$ (C$32) | C$52 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 16 FJ$ (C$10) | C$26 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 225 FJ$ (C$139) | C$117 | 18% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 107 FJ$ (C$66) | C$96 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 14 FJ$ (C$9) | C$9 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 7 FJ$ (C$4.27) | C$5.42 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.52 FJ$ (C$3.40) | C$7 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,642 FJ$ (C$1,011) | C$647 | 56% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.21 FJ$ (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | 84% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 60 FJ$ (C$37) | C$35 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 10 FJ$ (C$6) | C$11 | 45% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,492 (7,295 FJ$) in Suva.