Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (R$ 43) | R$ 8 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 50 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (R$ 2.48) | R$ 4.58 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (R$ 7,615) | R$ 4,097 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (R$ 2,485) | R$ 2,709 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (R$ 749) | R$ 743 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (R$ 2,532) | R$ 3,015 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (R$ 2,774) | R$ 1,974 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 FJ$ (R$ 1,988) | R$ 537 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (R$ 162) | R$ 92 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (R$ 3,590) | R$ 1,834 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (R$ 1,160) | R$ 641 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (R$ 99) | R$ 284 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (R$ 62) | R$ 280 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (R$ 298) | R$ 416 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (R$ 373) | R$ 322 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (R$ 86,963) | R$ 115,564 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (R$ 2.48) | R$ 6 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (R$ 117) | R$ 249 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 18) | R$ 51 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (R$ 174) | R$ 297 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 22 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.70 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 59 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Fiji | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (R$ 75) | R$ 117 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (R$ 44) | R$ 61 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (R$ 125) | R$ 238 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (R$ 26) | R$ 32 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (R$ 4,969) | R$ 3,681 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (R$ 248) | R$ 141 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (R$ 50) | R$ 15 | + 225% | |
| 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 13,232 prices entered by 1,353 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.485
BRL
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in Brazil
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