Cost of living in Fiji compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (AU$17) | AU$24 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (AU$5.27) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (AU$2.02) | AU$1.91 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$5.89 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (AU$6) | AU$5.00 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (AU$1.75) | AU$3.88 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (AU$2.56) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (AU$11) | AU$22 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (AU$4.15) | AU$3.95 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (AU$0.69) | AU$2.57 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (AU$2,118) | AU$4,070 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (AU$691) | AU$2,841 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (AU$208) | AU$234 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (AU$704) | AU$2,837 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (AU$771) | AU$2,158 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (AU$171) | AU$188 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (AU$45) | AU$65 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (AU$998) | AU$749 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (AU$323) | AU$237 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$41 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (AU$28) | AU$125 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (AU$17) | AU$99 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (AU$83) | AU$166 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (AU$104) | AU$193 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (AU$24,186) | AU$39,643 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (AU$0.69) | AU$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (AU$32) | AU$150 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.87) | AU$23 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (AU$48) | AU$82 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (AU$4.15) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.32) | AU$5.30 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.17) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (AU$2.41) | AU$4.39 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (AU$2.54) | AU$4.48 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (AU$5.30) | AU$38 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (AU$21) | AU$77 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$46 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$319 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (AU$35) | AU$145 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$22 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.50) | AU$5.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.17) | AU$13 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (AU$1,382) | AU$863 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (AU$0.13) | AU$0.77 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (AU$69) | AU$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (AU$14) | AU$46 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,370 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.691
AUD
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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