Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (Taka 493) | Taka 263 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 517) | Taka 344 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 405) | Taka 162 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.68 FJ$ (Taka 104) | Taka 74 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (Taka 358) | Taka 112 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00 FJ$ (Taka 77) | Taka 50 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (Taka 619) | Taka 581 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.64 FJ$ (Taka 141) | Taka 172 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (Taka 127) | Taka 26 | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 FJ$ (Taka 210) | Taka 391 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 FJ$ (Taka 792) | Taka 1,758 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.72 FJ$ (Taka 182) | Taka 103 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 FJ$ (Taka 47) | Taka 41 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500 FJ$ (Taka 58,021) | Taka 59,451 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500 FJ$ (Taka 19,340) | Taka 33,978 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100 FJ$ (Taka 3,868) | Taka 4,046 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,631 FJ$ (Taka 101,757) | Taka 35,113 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,178 FJ$ (Taka 45,582) | Taka 15,590 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (Taka 6,634) | Taka 3,803 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Taka 1,483) | Taka 1,167 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (Taka 77,056) | Taka 35,909 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (Taka 32,848) | Taka 13,069 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 513) | Taka 431 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (Taka 2,057) | Taka 1,746 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (Taka 1,770) | Taka 1,826 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,411) | Taka 5,220 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (Taka 5,576) | Taka 4,121 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (Taka 2,024,124) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 FJ$ (Taka 83) | Taka 96 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (Taka 2,415) | Taka 2,898 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (Taka 437) | Taka 133 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (Taka 948) | Taka 498 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (Taka 1,039) | Taka 1,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (Taka 333) | Taka 400 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 374) | Taka 164 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 517) | Taka 356 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (Taka 150) | Taka 84 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (Taka 184) | Taka 141 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (Taka 364) | Taka 167 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (Taka 2,476) | Taka 1,289 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Taka 703) | Taka 888 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (Taka 1,741) | Taka 2,301 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (Taka 6,694) | Taka 1,790 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (Taka 476) | Taka 817 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Taka 308) | Taka 304 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 290) | Taka 536 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 1.67 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,869) | Taka 1,882 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (Taka 434) | Taka 272 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,431 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
38.681
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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