- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (Taka 536) | Taka 329 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 537) | Taka 405 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 406) | Taka 156 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 FJ$ (Taka 116) | Taka 75 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Taka 285) | Taka 97 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 FJ$ (Taka 329) | Taka 62 | + 429% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (Taka 580) | Taka 374 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.80 FJ$ (Taka 233) | Taka 146 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.59 FJ$ (Taka 104) | Taka 23 | + 350% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.26 FJ$ (Taka 171) | Taka 275 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 FJ$ (Taka 1,044) | Taka 2,472 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78 FJ$ (Taka 152) | Taka 99 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 FJ$ (Taka 74) | Taka 43 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,498 FJ$ (Taka 140,726) | Taka 43,815 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,830 FJ$ (Taka 73,614) | Taka 29,565 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175 FJ$ (Taka 7,030) | Taka 4,684 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,157 FJ$ (Taka 86,767) | Taka 38,900 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,157 FJ$ (Taka 46,548) | Taka 21,781 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96 FJ$ (Taka 3,875) | Taka 4,033 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53 FJ$ (Taka 2,129) | Taka 2,051 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,073 FJ$ (Taka 43,153) | Taka 42,128 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 FJ$ (Taka 17,372) | Taka 17,526 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 FJ$ (Taka 650) | Taka 299 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Taka 201) | Taka 484 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 105 FJ$ (Taka 4,235) | Taka 2,223 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 FJ$ (Taka 3,931) | Taka 2,446 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 173 FJ$ (Taka 6,969) | Taka 4,342 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179 FJ$ (Taka 7,216) | Taka 3,730 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,901 FJ$ (Taka 1,846,801) | Taka 2,716,720 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 FJ$ (Taka 86) | Taka 94 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 FJ$ (Taka 2,565) | Taka 1,782 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 FJ$ (Taka 373) | Taka 257 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (Taka 709) | Taka 362 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (Taka 1,105) | Taka 1,258 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 241) | Taka 431 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 282) | Taka 255 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 274) | Taka 301 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.34 FJ$ (Taka 175) | Taka 85 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 FJ$ (Taka 134) | Taka 104 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 FJ$ (Taka 802) | Taka 326 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 0% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 FJ$ (Taka 2,269) | Taka 994 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (Taka 664) | Taka 765 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 FJ$ (Taka 5,364) | Taka 2,781 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 FJ$ (Taka 4,233) | Taka 2,668 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 FJ$ (Taka 663) | Taka 698 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (Taka 227) | Taka 268 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 252) | Taka 555 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,785 FJ$ (Taka 71,838) | Taka 35,756 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 23 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,944) | Taka 3,613 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (Taka 352) | Taka 237 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
40.234
BDT
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,788 prices entered by 362 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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