Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Yun-lin (Taiwan)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Suva (Fiji) is 14% more expensive than in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 FJ$ (383 NT$) | 174 NT$ | + 120% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (205 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (135 NT$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.82 FJ$ (40 NT$) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (93 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (85 NT$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (191 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (109 NT$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (39 NT$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (60 NT$) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (346 NT$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.62 FJ$ (66 NT$) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (26 NT$) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,418 FJ$ (34,290 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,170 FJ$ (16,590 NT$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (3,064 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (24,278 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (14,167 NT$) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (1,819 NT$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (783 NT$) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (21,610 NT$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (6,507 NT$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (177 NT$) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (107 NT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (1,052 NT$) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (1,088 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (2,467 NT$) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (2,219 NT$) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 5% cheaper than in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (668,103 NT$) | 822,842 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (36 NT$) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (741 NT$) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (177 NT$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (140 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (256 NT$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (434 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (78 NT$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (102 NT$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (101 NT$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (50 NT$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (57 NT$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (170 NT$) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Yun-lin (Taiwan) | ||||
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Suva | Yun-lin | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (714 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (227 NT$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (567 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (1,325 NT$) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (192 NT$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (96 NT$) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (89 NT$) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (26,524 NT$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (2.40 NT$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (895 NT$) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (145 NT$) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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