- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (Taka 671) | Taka 308 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (Taka 544) | Taka 405 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 FJ$ (Taka 433) | Taka 163 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (Taka 112) | Taka 74 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 FJ$ (Taka 252) | Taka 95 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 FJ$ (Taka 261) | Taka 63 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (Taka 545) | Taka 355 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 FJ$ (Taka 254) | Taka 148 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 FJ$ (Taka 102) | Taka 23 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 FJ$ (Taka 148) | Taka 291 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 FJ$ (Taka 815) | Taka 2,612 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.98 FJ$ (Taka 155) | Taka 100 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 FJ$ (Taka 79) | Taka 44 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (Taka 82,598) | Taka 43,719 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (Taka 55,364) | Taka 34,054 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (Taka 8,700) | Taka 4,177 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (Taka 68,994) | Taka 38,799 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (Taka 30,958) | Taka 22,824 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,438) | Taka 3,503 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Taka 1,485) | Taka 2,172 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (Taka 48,231) | Taka 42,973 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (Taka 24,554) | Taka 17,650 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (Taka 583) | Taka 297 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (Taka 340) | Taka 606 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (Taka 2,782) | Taka 2,280 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (Taka 3,078) | Taka 2,295 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (Taka 5,796) | Taka 4,346 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (Taka 6,785) | Taka 3,729 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (Taka 1,873,337) | Taka 2,834,210 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.60 FJ$ (Taka 101) | Taka 92 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (Taka 1,943) | Taka 2,277 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (Taka 174) | Taka 283 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (Taka 689) | Taka 504 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (Taka 1,166) | Taka 1,238 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 117) | Taka 370 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (Taka 362) | Taka 295 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 519) | Taka 324 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Taka 136) | Taka 88 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (Taka 161) | Taka 113 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (Taka 675) | Taka 295 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (Taka 2,516) | Taka 1,495 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (Taka 583) | Taka 720 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (Taka 4,308) | Taka 2,663 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (Taka 3,765) | Taka 4,974 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (Taka 594) | Taka 1,213 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (Taka 219) | Taka 292 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 243) | Taka 545 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (Taka 67,400) | Taka 35,756 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 43 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,878) | Taka 2,727 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (Taka 349) | Taka 229 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,680 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
38.870
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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