Cost of living in Suva, Fiji vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 24% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.70 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.32 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 60 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (R$ 67) | R$ 120 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.03 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94 FJ$ (R$ 5.10) | R$ 3.00 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 16% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,529 FJ$ (R$ 9,285) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,435 FJ$ (R$ 3,774) | R$ 1,450 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (R$ 568) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,769 FJ$ (R$ 4,655) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (R$ 2,628) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 122 FJ$ (R$ 321) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 FJ$ (R$ 148) | R$ 70 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,713 FJ$ (R$ 4,508) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 FJ$ (R$ 1,265) | R$ 300 | + 322% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 33) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (R$ 17) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 91% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 FJ$ (R$ 169) | R$ 80 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 FJ$ (R$ 213) | R$ 60 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170 FJ$ (R$ 447) | R$ 500 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 162 FJ$ (R$ 425) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 15% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,492 FJ$ (R$ 122,310) | R$ 15,000 | + 715% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 FJ$ (R$ 5.57) | R$ 4.46 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 FJ$ (R$ 154) | R$ 227 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 34% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 FJ$ (R$ 56) | R$ 50 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (R$ 81) | R$ 300 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.41 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.45 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.03 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 60 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 FJ$ (R$ 139) | R$ 200 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (R$ 43) | R$ 80 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 225 FJ$ (R$ 592) | R$ 300 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 FJ$ (R$ 280) | R$ 80 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 80 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.52 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.00 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,642 FJ$ (R$ 4,319) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 FJ$ (R$ 0.56) | R$ 0.50 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 FJ$ (R$ 158) | R$ 300 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 128 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 28,045 (10,660 FJ$) in Suva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 28,000 in Paulinia.
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