Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (R$ 39) | R$ 36 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (R$ 5.26) | R$ 5.47 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (R$ 5.54) | R$ 5.77 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.92 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (R$ 3.94) | R$ 4.96 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (R$ 3,672) | R$ 3,756 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (R$ 1,824) | R$ 2,483 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (R$ 657) | R$ 622 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (R$ 2,223) | R$ 2,713 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (R$ 2,434) | R$ 1,683 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (R$ 540) | R$ 617 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (R$ 142) | R$ 91 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (R$ 3,150) | R$ 1,939 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (R$ 1,018) | R$ 659 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 65% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (R$ 87) | R$ 258 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (R$ 55) | R$ 252 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (R$ 262) | R$ 405 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (R$ 327) | R$ 314 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (R$ 76,323) | R$ 117,955 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (R$ 102) | R$ 233 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 44 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (R$ 153) | R$ 259 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 23 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.33 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 55 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (R$ 66) | R$ 111 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 64 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (R$ 109) | R$ 199 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (R$ 4,361) | R$ 4,422 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.26 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (R$ 218) | R$ 132 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,931 prices entered by 1,750 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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