Cost of living in Suva, Fiji vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Suva (Fiji) is 115% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 FJ$ (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.94 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.70 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.21 | + 279% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.46 | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.82 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.32 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (R$ 71) | R$ 36 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.03 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94 FJ$ (R$ 5.42) | R$ 3.42 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 179% | |||
Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 179% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,529 FJ$ (R$ 9,867) | R$ 1,618 | + 510% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,435 FJ$ (R$ 4,011) | R$ 1,081 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (R$ 604) | R$ 369 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,769 FJ$ (R$ 4,947) | R$ 1,425 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (R$ 2,792) | R$ 865 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 122 FJ$ (R$ 341) | R$ 493 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 FJ$ (R$ 157) | R$ 113 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,713 FJ$ (R$ 4,790) | R$ 1,517 | + 216% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 481 FJ$ (R$ 1,344) | R$ 413 | + 226% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 180% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 88% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 64 FJ$ (R$ 179) | R$ 200 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 81 FJ$ (R$ 227) | R$ 173 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170 FJ$ (R$ 475) | R$ 314 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 162 FJ$ (R$ 452) | R$ 205 | + 120% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 26% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,492 FJ$ (R$ 129,975) | R$ 63,667 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 FJ$ (R$ 5.91) | R$ 4.09 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 58 FJ$ (R$ 163) | R$ 167 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 49% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 FJ$ (R$ 60) | R$ 49 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (R$ 86) | R$ 155 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.41 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.45 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.03 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 34% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 FJ$ (R$ 147) | R$ 89 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 225 FJ$ (R$ 629) | R$ 130 | + 384% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 FJ$ (R$ 298) | R$ 167 | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 300% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 159% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.52 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 113% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,642 FJ$ (R$ 4,590) | R$ 2,650 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 FJ$ (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.76 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 FJ$ (R$ 168) | R$ 121 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 190% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 78% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,066 (3,243 FJ$) in Suva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Teresina.
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