Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 391% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria)
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| Food | + 606% | |||
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 606% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 FJ$ (18,915 ₦) | 1,304 ₦ | + 1351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (10,133 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 583% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (6,651 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 586% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.82 FJ$ (1,973 ₦) | 967 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (4,570 ₦) | 424 ₦ | + 977% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (4,195 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 707% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (9,406 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 609% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (5,374 ₦) | 786 ₦ | + 584% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (1,911 ₦) | 658 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (2,971 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 678% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (17,069 ₦) | 1,971 ₦ | + 766% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.62 FJ$ (3,235 ₦) | 466 ₦ | + 595% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (1,266 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 295% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,418 FJ$ (1,691,837 ₦) | 236,212 ₦ | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,170 FJ$ (818,511 ₦) | 137,778 ₦ | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (151,187 ₦) | 60,000 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (1,197,841 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (698,981 ₦) | 120,000 ₦ | + 482% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (89,732 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 1695% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (38,649 ₦) | 10,031 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (1,066,198 ₦) | 77,986 ₦ | + 1267% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (321,065 ₦) | 26,263 ₦ | + 1123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (8,714 ₦) | 762 ₦ | + 1043% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (5,303 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 568% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 568% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (51,929 ₦) | 6,507 ₦ | + 698% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (53,687 ₦) | 10,197 ₦ | + 427% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (121,702 ₦) | 8,115 ₦ | + 1400% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (109,474 ₦) | 17,523 ₦ | + 525% | |
| Transportation | + 427% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 427% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (32,963,476 ₦) | 850,000 ₦ | + 3778% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (1,789 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 1061% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (36,582 ₦) | 4,866 ₦ | + 652% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (8,736 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 490% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 490% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (6,909 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 1197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (12,643 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 993% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (21,436 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (3,834 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (5,039 ₦) | 540 ₦ | + 833% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (4,982 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (2,487 ₦) | 466 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (2,807 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (8,368 ₦) | 1,220 ₦ | + 586% | |
| Entertainment | + 280% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 280% more expensive than in Kaduna (Nigeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Kaduna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (35,249 ₦) | 3,376 ₦ | + 944% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (11,189 ₦) | 3,210 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (27,991 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (65,389 ₦) | 8,000 ₦ | + 717% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (9,449 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (4,716 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (4,367 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (1,308,665 ₦) | 35,000 ₦ | + 3639% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (118 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (44,157 ₦) | 10,415 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (7,146 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 1329% | |
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TOTAL | + 391% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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