Cost of living in Fiji compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (Taka 716) | Taka 230 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (Taka 489) | Taka 376 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 439) | Taka 184 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (Taka 113) | Taka 79 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Taka 306) | Taka 105 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (Taka 155) | Taka 54 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (Taka 518) | Taka 526 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (Taka 137) | Taka 159 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (Taka 104) | Taka 28 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (Taka 250) | Taka 442 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (Taka 925) | Taka 1,461 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (Taka 191) | Taka 102 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (Taka 87) | Taka 45 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (Taka 77,185) | Taka 64,159 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (Taka 41,716) | Taka 34,477 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Taka 12,601) | Taka 4,050 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (Taka 81,276) | Taka 39,073 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Taka 46,690) | Taka 22,885 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (Taka 4,182) | Taka 4,140 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (Taka 3,346) | Taka 1,099 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (Taka 73,327) | Taka 37,254 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (Taka 20,858) | Taka 15,000 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (Taka 487) | Taka 411 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Taka 209) | Taka 621 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (Taka 2,224) | Taka 1,987 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (Taka 1,914) | Taka 2,314 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,850) | Taka 4,295 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (Taka 6,029) | Taka 4,454 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (Taka 3,764,163) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (Taka 90) | Taka 94 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (Taka 1,650) | Taka 1,477 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (Taka 627) | Taka 129 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 418) | Taka 491 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Taka 2,928) | Taka 1,039 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (Taka 360) | Taka 405 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Taka 261) | Taka 230 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Taka 293) | Taka 411 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 125) | Taka 82 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (Taka 187) | Taka 100 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (Taka 540) | Taka 240 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (Taka 1,673) | Taka 1,281 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (Taka 836) | Taka 958 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (Taka 2,509) | Taka 2,103 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (Taka 627) | Taka 1,179 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 293) | Taka 284 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (Taka 335) | Taka 638 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (Taka 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 2,021) | Taka 1,420 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (Taka 469) | Taka 258 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 952 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
41.824
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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