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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 | 33 FJ$ (Taka 1,298) | Taka 303 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Taka 576) | Taka 420 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Taka 397) | Taka 237 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (Taka 119) | Taka 76 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Taka 292) | Taka 106 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (Taka 125) | Taka 59 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (Taka 415) | Taka 355 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Taka 351) | Taka 154 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.42 FJ$ (Taka 135) | Taka 25 | + 434% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (Taka 169) | Taka 393 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (Taka 1,007) | Taka 1,924 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.28 FJ$ (Taka 169) | Taka 102 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 FJ$ (Taka 71) | Taka 50 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,432 FJ$ (Taka 135,648) | Taka 39,704 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,678 FJ$ (Taka 66,343) | Taka 34,418 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (Taka 8,169) | Taka 3,564 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (Taka 53,432) | Taka 40,144 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (Taka 35,573) | Taka 22,336 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,534) | Taka 3,597 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Taka 1,515) | Taka 1,468 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (Taka 62,776) | Taka 40,792 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (Taka 24,968) | Taka 12,653 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Taka 494) | Taka 317 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (Taka 346) | Taka 563 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (Taka 1,535) | Taka 2,187 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (Taka 3,130) | Taka 2,145 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Taka 5,527) | Taka 4,980 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (Taka 4,813) | Taka 3,868 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (Taka 2,068,336) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (Taka 143) | Taka 87 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (Taka 2,964) | Taka 3,138 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (Taka 441) | Taka 272 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 FJ$ (Taka 1,344) | Taka 579 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28 FJ$ (Taka 1,093) | Taka 1,088 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.91 FJ$ (Taka 155) | Taka 319 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (Taka 410) | Taka 319 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 FJ$ (Taka 664) | Taka 385 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (Taka 131) | Taka 92 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.08 FJ$ (Taka 201) | Taka 117 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 FJ$ (Taka 391) | Taka 270 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 FJ$ (Taka 2,237) | Taka 1,216 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Taka 710) | Taka 736 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (Taka 5,929) | Taka 2,511 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162 FJ$ (Taka 6,401) | Taka 2,227 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (Taka 540) | Taka 1,143 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Taka 291) | Taka 322 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (Taka 334) | Taka 420 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (Taka 64,941) | Taka 35,756 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Taka 7) | Taka 13 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Taka 1,910) | Taka 1,592 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Taka 395) | Taka 224 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,991 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
39.526
BDT
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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