Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 95% more expensive than in Salem (India)
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| Food | + 174% | |||
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 174% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
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| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 FJ$ (₨1,006) | ₨152 | + 562% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (₨539) | ₨222 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (₨354) | ₨89 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.82 FJ$ (₨105) | ₨44 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (₨243) | ₨65 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (₨223) | ₨27 | + 719% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (₨500) | ₨269 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (₨286) | ₨141 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (₨102) | ₨43 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (₨158) | ₨118 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (₨908) | ₨760 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.62 FJ$ (₨172) | ₨75 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (₨67) | ₨31 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 158% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
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| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,418 FJ$ (₨90,014) | ₨17,969 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,170 FJ$ (₨43,549) | ₨13,279 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (₨8,044) | ₨3,764 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (₨63,731) | ₨18,773 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (₨37,189) | ₨10,597 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (₨4,774) | ₨2,761 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (₨2,056) | ₨1,428 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (₨56,727) | ₨41,682 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (₨17,082) | ₨13,897 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (₨464) | ₨351 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (₨282) | ₨158 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 11% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
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| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (₨2,763) | ₨2,686 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (₨2,856) | ₨3,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (₨6,475) | ₨3,797 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (₨5,825) | ₨3,324 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 55% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
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| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (₨1,753,810) | ₨850,442 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (₨95) | ₨70 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (₨1,946) | ₨1,360 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (₨465) | ₨304 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 40% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
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| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (₨368) | ₨149 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (₨673) | ₨493 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (₨1,140) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (₨204) | ₨151 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (₨268) | ₨97 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (₨265) | ₨284 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (₨132) | ₨122 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (₨149) | ₨45 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (₨445) | ₨176 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 70% more expensive than in Salem (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Salem | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (₨1,875) | ₨1,177 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (₨595) | ₨251 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (₨1,489) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (₨3,479) | ₨1,541 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (₨503) | ₨856 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨251) | ₨112 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (₨232) | ₨228 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (₨69,627) | ₨35,042 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (₨6) | ₨1.08 | + 483% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (₨2,349) | ₨1,852 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (₨380) | ₨165 | + 130% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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