Cost of living in Suva, Fiji vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Suva (Fiji) is 53% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 FJ$ (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (S/. 19) | S/. 7 | + 159% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 FJ$ (S/. 5.34) | S/. 4.20 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.70 FJ$ (S/. 10) | S/. 3.81 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (S/. 22) | S/. 13 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 FJ$ (S/. 11) | S/. 4.41 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 FJ$ (S/. 5.04) | S/. 2.44 | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.32 FJ$ (S/. 8) | S/. 5.23 | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (S/. 46) | S/. 42 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.03 FJ$ (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94 FJ$ (S/. 3.52) | S/. 1.61 | + 118% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 69% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,529 FJ$ (S/. 6,405) | S/. 2,914 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,435 FJ$ (S/. 2,604) | S/. 1,676 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (S/. 392) | S/. 205 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,769 FJ$ (S/. 3,211) | S/. 2,252 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (S/. 1,813) | S/. 1,169 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 122 FJ$ (S/. 221) | S/. 160 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 FJ$ (S/. 102) | S/. 69 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,713 FJ$ (S/. 3,110) | S/. 1,261 | + 147% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 FJ$ (S/. 873) | S/. 339 | + 157% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (S/. 23) | S/. 34 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 32% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 FJ$ (S/. 116) | S/. 155 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 FJ$ (S/. 147) | S/. 89 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170 FJ$ (S/. 309) | S/. 249 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 162 FJ$ (S/. 293) | S/. 248 | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,492 FJ$ (S/. 84,374) | S/. 66,001 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 FJ$ (S/. 3.84) | S/. 3.71 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58 FJ$ (S/. 106) | S/. 122 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (S/. 18) | S/. 38 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (S/. 17) | S/. 21 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 FJ$ (S/. 39) | S/. 22 | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (S/. 56) | S/. 73 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.41 FJ$ (S/. 10) | S/. 19 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.45 FJ$ (S/. 6) | S/. 4.54 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.03 FJ$ (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (S/. 26) | S/. 43 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 29% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 FJ$ (S/. 96) | S/. 35 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (S/. 30) | S/. 34 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 225 FJ$ (S/. 408) | S/. 90 | + 355% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 FJ$ (S/. 193) | S/. 107 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (S/. 26) | S/. 25 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.52 FJ$ (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,642 FJ$ (S/. 2,979) | S/. 1,819 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 FJ$ (S/. 0.39) | S/. 0.57 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 FJ$ (S/. 109) | S/. 163 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 34% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 12,601 (6,943 FJ$) in Suva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,400 in Lima.
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