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Cost of living in Suva, Fiji compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Suva (Fiji) is 26% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 FJ$ (1,092 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (2,304 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 361% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 FJ$ (1,652 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.90 FJ$ (513 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.72 FJ$ (1,014 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50 FJ$ (797 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (2,804 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 FJ$ (884 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 FJ$ (464 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 FJ$ (1,104 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 FJ$ (2,658 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 FJ$ (660 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.08 FJ$ (191 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,250 FJ$ (575,880 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 FJ$ (336,668 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128 FJ$ (22,592 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,963 FJ$ (347,917 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 175 FJ$ (31,009 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64 FJ$ (11,296 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 FJ$ (7,088 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,795 FJ$ (318,139 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 414 FJ$ (73,403 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (2,088 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.70 FJ$ (655 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35 FJ$ (6,202 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 FJ$ (14,176 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160 FJ$ (28,351 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125 FJ$ (22,149 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 16% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 56,857 FJ$ (10,074,656 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.03 FJ$ (360 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30 FJ$ (5,316 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (1,849 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 FJ$ (1,351 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 FJ$ (3,456 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28 FJ$ (4,923 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 FJ$ (1,389 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.86 FJ$ (1,038 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.43 FJ$ (962 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.75 FJ$ (664 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.28 FJ$ (582 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 FJ$ (2,402 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 FJ$ (7,974 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13 FJ$ (2,304 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (7,088 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (8,860 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (2,629 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.33 FJ$ (944 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 FJ$ (620 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,641 FJ$ (290,738 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.16 FJ$ (28 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 67 FJ$ (11,899 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 FJ$ (1,418 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
177.194
NGN
/
FJD
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Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,792,553 ₦
(10,116 FJ$)
in Suva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,780,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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