Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Taka 845) | Taka 324 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Taka 701) | Taka 492 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Taka 362) | Taka 196 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Taka 114) | Taka 92 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Taka 650) | Taka 132 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Taka 820) | Taka 78 | + 951% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Taka 816) | Taka 608 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Taka 196) | Taka 223 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Taka 120) | Taka 33 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Taka 176) | Taka 384 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Taka 786) | Taka 1,400 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Taka 211) | Taka 111 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Taka 86) | Taka 70 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Taka 79,852) | Taka 43,758 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Taka 39,663) | Taka 25,202 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Taka 14,287) | Taka 3,035 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Taka 48,331) | Taka 22,952 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Taka 52,937) | Taka 18,549 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Taka 11,745) | Taka 7,137 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Taka 3,093) | Taka 1,213 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Taka 68,508) | Taka 31,061 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Taka 22,134) | Taka 17,904 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 604) | Taka 417 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (Taka 296) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Taka 1,897) | Taka 2,410 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Taka 1,186) | Taka 3,066 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Taka 5,690) | Taka 6,410 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Taka 7,113) | Taka 4,273 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Taka 1,659,702) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (Taka 148) | Taka 107 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Taka 2,225) | Taka 2,440 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 478) | Taka 285 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 334) | Taka 513 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Taka 3,319) | Taka 1,500 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 285) | Taka 425 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 296) | Taka 333 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 286) | Taka 376 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Taka 165) | Taka 85 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Taka 174) | Taka 89 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Taka 364) | Taka 445 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Fiji | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Taka 1,430) | Taka 1,308 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Taka 832) | Taka 852 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Taka 2,378) | Taka 2,051 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Taka 501) | Taka 999 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 309) | Taka 248 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 286) | Taka 564 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Taka 94,840) | Taka 35,756 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Taka 9) | Taka 2.94 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Taka 4,742) | Taka 2,601 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Taka 474) | Taka 287 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 692 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
47.420
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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