Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 9% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Suva (Fiji) is 30% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Suva | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (R$ 29) | R$ 27 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 119% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.30 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.16 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (R$ 4.45) | R$ 4.21 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 36% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Suva | Belém | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,953 FJ$ (R$ 6,683) | R$ 4,158 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,425 FJ$ (R$ 3,224) | R$ 2,378 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (R$ 489) | R$ 599 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (R$ 3,874) | R$ 3,034 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (R$ 2,260) | R$ 1,738 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (R$ 290) | R$ 348 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (R$ 125) | R$ 83 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (R$ 3,448) | R$ 1,744 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (R$ 1,038) | R$ 635 | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Suva | Belém | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (R$ 168) | R$ 201 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (R$ 174) | R$ 191 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (R$ 394) | R$ 265 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (R$ 354) | R$ 214 | + 66% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 20% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (R$ 106,595) | R$ 90,944 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (R$ 5.78) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (R$ 118) | R$ 188 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 12% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Suva | Belém | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 41 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (R$ 69) | R$ 120 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.84 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.16 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 33 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 5% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Suva | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (R$ 114) | R$ 75 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (R$ 36) | R$ 61 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (R$ 91) | R$ 126 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (R$ 211) | R$ 134 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (R$ 4,232) | R$ 3,080 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.17 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (R$ 143) | R$ 108 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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