- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (Taka 691) | Taka 307 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 531) | Taka 403 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 402) | Taka 154 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 FJ$ (Taka 115) | Taka 74 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Taka 281) | Taka 97 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 FJ$ (Taka 325) | Taka 63 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (Taka 573) | Taka 360 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.80 FJ$ (Taka 230) | Taka 146 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.59 FJ$ (Taka 103) | Taka 23 | + 347% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.26 FJ$ (Taka 169) | Taka 272 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 FJ$ (Taka 1,032) | Taka 2,441 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78 FJ$ (Taka 150) | Taka 99 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 FJ$ (Taka 73) | Taka 44 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,498 FJ$ (Taka 139,049) | Taka 44,012 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,830 FJ$ (Taka 72,736) | Taka 31,399 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175 FJ$ (Taka 6,946) | Taka 4,909 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750 FJ$ (Taka 69,571) | Taka 39,799 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 897 FJ$ (Taka 35,674) | Taka 23,642 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96 FJ$ (Taka 3,829) | Taka 4,134 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53 FJ$ (Taka 2,103) | Taka 2,062 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,073 FJ$ (Taka 42,639) | Taka 42,558 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 FJ$ (Taka 17,165) | Taka 17,132 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 FJ$ (Taka 643) | Taka 291 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Taka 199) | Taka 523 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 105 FJ$ (Taka 4,184) | Taka 2,133 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 FJ$ (Taka 3,884) | Taka 2,294 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 173 FJ$ (Taka 6,886) | Taka 4,393 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179 FJ$ (Taka 7,130) | Taka 3,787 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,901 FJ$ (Taka 1,824,792) | Taka 2,862,910 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 FJ$ (Taka 85) | Taka 93 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70 FJ$ (Taka 2,783) | Taka 1,942 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 FJ$ (Taka 369) | Taka 249 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (Taka 700) | Taka 443 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (Taka 1,091) | Taka 1,289 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Taka 239) | Taka 319 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 279) | Taka 268 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 271) | Taka 300 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.34 FJ$ (Taka 172) | Taka 84 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 FJ$ (Taka 132) | Taka 105 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 FJ$ (Taka 793) | Taka 335 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 FJ$ (Taka 2,242) | Taka 1,013 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (Taka 656) | Taka 752 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 FJ$ (Taka 5,300) | Taka 2,781 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 FJ$ (Taka 4,183) | Taka 2,400 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 FJ$ (Taka 655) | Taka 640 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (Taka 224) | Taka 279 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 249) | Taka 524 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (Taka 68,935) | Taka 35,756 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,921) | Taka 2,853 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (Taka 347) | Taka 233 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
39.755
BDT
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,584 prices entered by 377 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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