- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 FJ$ (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (R$ 5.52) | R$ 3.23 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.59 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.60 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 FJ$ (R$ 5.07) | R$ 3.31 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.58 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 FJ$ (R$ 40) | R$ 40 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.98 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 FJ$ (R$ 3.92) | R$ 3.25 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (R$ 4,087) | R$ 3,131 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (R$ 2,739) | R$ 1,947 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (R$ 430) | R$ 547 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (R$ 3,414) | R$ 2,085 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (R$ 1,532) | R$ 1,303 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (R$ 269) | R$ 401 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (R$ 73) | R$ 84 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (R$ 2,386) | R$ 1,740 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (R$ 1,215) | R$ 430 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (R$ 138) | R$ 202 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (R$ 152) | R$ 184 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (R$ 287) | R$ 328 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (R$ 336) | R$ 256 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (R$ 92,693) | R$ 85,475 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.60 FJ$ (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.20 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (R$ 96) | R$ 201 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (R$ 34) | R$ 45 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (R$ 58) | R$ 232 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (R$ 5.77) | R$ 18 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (R$ 33) | R$ 39 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (R$ 124) | R$ 98 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (R$ 213) | R$ 178 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (R$ 186) | R$ 174 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (R$ 3,335) | R$ 2,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (R$ 0.32) | R$ 1.14 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (R$ 93) | R$ 124 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26,252 prices entered by 2,681 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.923
BRL
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 5% more expensive than in Brazil
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