- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (Taka 1,310) | Taka 329 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 FJ$ (Taka 848) | Taka 426 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 391) | Taka 173 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 119) | Taka 73 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 237) | Taka 98 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (Taka 188) | Taka 58 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (Taka 522) | Taka 368 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Taka 347) | Taka 147 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 FJ$ (Taka 158) | Taka 24 | + 555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (Taka 170) | Taka 342 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (Taka 893) | Taka 2,486 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.26 FJ$ (Taka 168) | Taka 101 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 FJ$ (Taka 105) | Taka 46 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 FJ$ (Taka 98,913) | Taka 42,612 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (Taka 55,391) | Taka 34,991 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (Taka 8,177) | Taka 3,724 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (Taka 53,485) | Taka 42,959 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (Taka 35,609) | Taka 25,756 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,539) | Taka 3,716 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Taka 1,517) | Taka 2,062 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (Taka 49,094) | Taka 43,935 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (Taka 24,993) | Taka 14,666 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 495) | Taka 291 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (Taka 346) | Taka 545 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (Taka 2,831) | Taka 2,103 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (Taka 3,133) | Taka 2,596 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (Taka 5,899) | Taka 4,703 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (Taka 6,906) | Taka 4,026 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (Taka 1,906,856) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.67 FJ$ (Taka 145) | Taka 92 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (Taka 2,967) | Taka 2,448 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 FJ$ (Taka 554) | Taka 297 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (Taka 701) | Taka 476 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (Taka 1,187) | Taka 1,238 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 119) | Taka 370 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 FJ$ (Taka 420) | Taka 304 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 528) | Taka 360 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 119) | Taka 87 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (Taka 164) | Taka 110 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (Taka 356) | Taka 320 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (Taka 1,978) | Taka 1,533 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (Taka 673) | Taka 787 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (Taka 4,385) | Taka 3,706 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (Taka 3,832) | Taka 2,759 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (Taka 541) | Taka 1,315 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 277) | Taka 332 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (Taka 317) | Taka 547 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (Taka 65,006) | Taka 35,756 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,912) | Taka 2,557 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (Taka 356) | Taka 229 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,500 prices entered by 376 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
39.565
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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