Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.41 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (R$ 40) | R$ 7 | + 468% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (R$ 5.90) | R$ 4.84 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (R$ 39) | R$ 43 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.78 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (R$ 3,915) | R$ 2,819 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (R$ 1,945) | R$ 1,990 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (R$ 700) | R$ 611 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (R$ 2,370) | R$ 2,234 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (R$ 2,595) | R$ 1,471 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (R$ 576) | R$ 418 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (R$ 152) | R$ 84 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (R$ 3,359) | R$ 1,994 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (R$ 1,085) | R$ 589 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 57% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (R$ 93) | R$ 242 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (R$ 58) | R$ 219 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (R$ 279) | R$ 346 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (R$ 349) | R$ 261 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (R$ 140,572) | R$ 99,194 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (R$ 5.45) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (R$ 109) | R$ 222 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 52 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (R$ 163) | R$ 245 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.63 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 47 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (R$ 70) | R$ 92 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 54 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (R$ 117) | R$ 190 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (R$ 8,428) | R$ 3,925 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.29 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (R$ 232) | R$ 123 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.325
BRL
/
FJD
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Cost of living in Fiji is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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