- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 FJ$ (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (R$ 5.33) | R$ 3.26 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.66 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.61 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.25 FJ$ (R$ 5.78) | R$ 3.25 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.25 FJ$ (R$ 5.78) | R$ 4.57 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 FJ$ (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.93 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25 FJ$ (R$ 4.00) | R$ 3.20 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (R$ 3,777) | R$ 3,155 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (R$ 2,532) | R$ 1,955 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (R$ 398) | R$ 578 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (R$ 3,155) | R$ 2,127 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (R$ 1,416) | R$ 1,330 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (R$ 249) | R$ 410 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (R$ 68) | R$ 83 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (R$ 2,206) | R$ 1,724 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (R$ 1,123) | R$ 429 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (R$ 127) | R$ 203 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (R$ 141) | R$ 183 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (R$ 265) | R$ 327 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (R$ 310) | R$ 259 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (R$ 85,672) | R$ 86,207 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.90 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.29 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (R$ 89) | R$ 202 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 47 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (R$ 53) | R$ 236 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (R$ 5.33) | R$ 17 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (R$ 115) | R$ 96 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (R$ 197) | R$ 176 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (R$ 172) | R$ 174 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (R$ 3,082) | R$ 2,726 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.13 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (R$ 86) | R$ 115 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,421 prices entered by 2,607 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.778
BRL
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in Brazil
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