- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Nigeria
- Suva
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suva, Fiji compared to Zaria, Nigeria
WARNING!
Zaria has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Zaria.
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 29% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6 FJ$ (1,116 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (2,354 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 FJ$ (1,689 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (544 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.72 FJ$ (1,036 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50 FJ$ (815 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (2,866 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 FJ$ (904 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.62 FJ$ (474 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 FJ$ (1,128 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 FJ$ (2,716 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.62 FJ$ (655 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.08 FJ$ (196 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,250 FJ$ (588,560 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 FJ$ (344,081 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128 FJ$ (23,090 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,963 FJ$ (355,577 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 175 FJ$ (31,692 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64 FJ$ (11,545 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 FJ$ (7,244 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,056 FJ$ (372,319 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 FJ$ (78,106 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 FJ$ (1,929 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.04 FJ$ (732 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35 FJ$ (6,338 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 FJ$ (14,488 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 160 FJ$ (28,975 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125 FJ$ (22,637 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 17% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 56,857 FJ$ (10,296,487 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.03 FJ$ (368 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 FJ$ (5,433 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 FJ$ (1,873 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 FJ$ (1,423 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 FJ$ (3,658 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (4,830 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 FJ$ (1,419 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (1,092 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.29 FJ$ (957 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.53 FJ$ (640 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16 FJ$ (573 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (2,196 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 FJ$ (7,344 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 FJ$ (2,354 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 FJ$ (14,488 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (9,055 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (2,632 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.33 FJ$ (965 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 FJ$ (634 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 273 FJ$ (49,439 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.16 FJ$ (29 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 67 FJ$ (12,161 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 FJ$ (1,449 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 1,951,358 ₦
(10,775 FJ$)
in Suva
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,920,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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