Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 FJ$ (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.99 FJ$ (R$ 5.97) | R$ 3.33 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.98 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.93 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.54 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (R$ 51) | R$ 40 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.27 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (R$ 3.93) | R$ 3.34 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,420 FJ$ (R$ 6,831) | R$ 3,237 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,458 FJ$ (R$ 2,912) | R$ 1,937 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 211 FJ$ (R$ 422) | R$ 571 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,711 FJ$ (R$ 3,419) | R$ 2,037 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 923 FJ$ (R$ 1,844) | R$ 1,331 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (R$ 343) | R$ 347 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (R$ 77) | R$ 78 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (R$ 3,979) | R$ 1,529 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (R$ 1,696) | R$ 428 | + 296% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 FJ$ (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (R$ 106) | R$ 199 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (R$ 91) | R$ 168 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (R$ 279) | R$ 308 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (R$ 288) | R$ 242 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (R$ 104,529) | R$ 88,832 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.26 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.36 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (R$ 125) | R$ 211 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (R$ 49) | R$ 43 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (R$ 54) | R$ 241 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.69 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 37 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (R$ 128) | R$ 101 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (R$ 36) | R$ 51 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (R$ 90) | R$ 219 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (R$ 346) | R$ 177 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.17 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (R$ 97) | R$ 114 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,391 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.998
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Cost of living in Fiji is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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