Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (Taka 1,362) | Taka 253 | + 438% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (Taka 981) | Taka 509 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Taka 416) | Taka 234 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (Taka 160) | Taka 91 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (Taka 490) | Taka 150 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Taka 942) | Taka 78 | + 1111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (Taka 981) | Taka 476 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Taka 490) | Taka 307 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Taka 138) | Taka 56 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Taka 202) | Taka 407 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Taka 903) | Taka 1,613 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 327) | Taka 136 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (Taka 54) | Taka 72 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (Taka 166,980) | Taka 40,565 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (Taka 54,483) | Taka 22,239 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Taka 16,415) | Taka 4,221 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Taka 55,530) | Taka 50,272 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Taka 60,821) | Taka 31,111 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 FJ$ (Taka 43,586) | Taka 5,000 | + 772% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Taka 3,554) | Taka 1,266 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Taka 78,712) | Taka 49,805 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Taka 25,430) | Taka 15,000 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 694) | Taka 568 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Taka 2,179) | Taka 2,505 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Taka 1,362) | Taka 2,407 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Taka 6,538) | Taka 5,268 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Taka 8,172) | Taka 4,284 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Taka 1,906,897) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (Taka 54) | Taka 110 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Taka 2,556) | Taka 2,433 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 549) | Taka 250 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 384) | Taka 308 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Taka 3,814) | Taka 1,500 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 327) | Taka 360 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 341) | Taka 191 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 328) | Taka 794 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Taka 190) | Taka 158 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Taka 200) | Taka 200 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Taka 418) | Taka 205 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Taka 1,643) | Taka 1,513 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Taka 956) | Taka 1,024 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Taka 2,733) | Taka 3,597 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Taka 576) | Taka 1,519 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 355) | Taka 253 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 329) | Taka 606 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Taka 108,966) | Taka 35,756 | + 205% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Taka 5,448) | Taka 2,307 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (Taka 1,090) | Taka 336 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 395 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
54.483
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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