Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 25% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 24% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (NZ$2.07) | NZ$2.00 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (NZ$4.89) | NZ$5.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (NZ$4.31) | NZ$6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 FJ$ (NZ$4.28) | NZ$3.90 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (NZ$1.96) | NZ$3.73 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (NZ$3.05) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.16 FJ$ (NZ$2.99) | NZ$3.31 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (NZ$1.41) | NZ$2.03 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 31% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,953 FJ$ (NZ$2,123) | NZ$2,331 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,425 FJ$ (NZ$1,024) | NZ$1,728 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (NZ$155) | NZ$246 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (NZ$1,231) | NZ$1,695 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (NZ$718) | NZ$1,062 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (NZ$92) | NZ$143 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (NZ$40) | NZ$80 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (NZ$1,095) | NZ$750 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (NZ$330) | NZ$252 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (NZ$4.67) | NZ$23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 33% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (NZ$53) | NZ$114 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (NZ$55) | NZ$74 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (NZ$125) | NZ$157 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (NZ$112) | NZ$166 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 21% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,583 FJ$ (NZ$34,212) | NZ$36,825 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.16 FJ$ (NZ$1.55) | NZ$2.47 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (NZ$38) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (NZ$9) | NZ$35 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 19% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (NZ$7) | NZ$16 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (NZ$22) | NZ$42 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (NZ$3.94) | NZ$7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (NZ$5.18) | NZ$4.69 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (NZ$5.12) | NZ$5.67 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (NZ$2.56) | NZ$2.80 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (NZ$2.88) | NZ$3.33 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (NZ$9) | NZ$27 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 16% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Suva | Dunedin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (NZ$36) | NZ$53 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (NZ$11) | NZ$27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (NZ$29) | NZ$149 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (NZ$67) | NZ$99 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (NZ$4.85) | NZ$4.90 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (NZ$4.49) | NZ$8 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,829 FJ$ (NZ$1,315) | NZ$845 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (NZ$0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (NZ$45) | NZ$65 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (NZ$7) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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