Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Taka 694) | Taka 532 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Taka 576) | Taka 488 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Taka 297) | Taka 263 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Taka 94) | Taka 98 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Taka 534) | Taka 134 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Taka 673) | Taka 96 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Taka 670) | Taka 329 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Taka 161) | Taka 203 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Taka 99) | Taka 27 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Taka 144) | Taka 530 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Taka 646) | Taka 1,346 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Taka 174) | Taka 112 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Taka 70) | Taka 58 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Taka 65,590) | Taka 43,087 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Taka 32,579) | Taka 21,416 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Taka 11,735) | Taka 4,489 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Taka 39,699) | Taka 37,342 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Taka 43,482) | Taka 20,129 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Taka 9,648) | Taka 3,105 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Taka 2,541) | Taka 947 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Taka 56,272) | Taka 36,542 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Taka 18,181) | Taka 16,205 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 496) | Taka 369 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Taka 195) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 55% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Taka 1,558) | Taka 2,612 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Taka 974) | Taka 3,117 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Taka 4,674) | Taka 9,947 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Taka 5,843) | Taka 6,827 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (Taka 2,355,053) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (Taka 91) | Taka 91 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Taka 1,827) | Taka 1,696 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 393) | Taka 296 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 274) | Taka 1,395 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Taka 2,727) | Taka 1,191 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 234) | Taka 498 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 243) | Taka 208 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 235) | Taka 690 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Taka 136) | Taka 173 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Taka 143) | Taka 229 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (Taka 230) | Taka 304 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Taka 1,175) | Taka 1,410 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Taka 683) | Taka 885 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Taka 1,954) | Taka 3,617 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Taka 412) | Taka 1,328 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 253) | Taka 393 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 235) | Taka 594 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (Taka 141,196) | Taka 35,756 | + 295% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Taka 3,895) | Taka 1,057 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Taka 390) | Taka 268 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 671 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
38.951
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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