Cost of living in Fiji compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (R$ 46) | R$ 28 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.86 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.57 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.51 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.82 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (R$ 5.63) | R$ 3.33 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (R$ 5,005) | R$ 3,092 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (R$ 2,705) | R$ 1,818 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (R$ 817) | R$ 493 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (R$ 5,271) | R$ 2,063 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (R$ 3,028) | R$ 1,270 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (R$ 271) | R$ 360 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (R$ 217) | R$ 80 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (R$ 4,755) | R$ 1,663 | + 186% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (R$ 1,353) | R$ 467 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (R$ 144) | R$ 210 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (R$ 124) | R$ 192 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (R$ 379) | R$ 324 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (R$ 391) | R$ 247 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (R$ 244,107) | R$ 88,188 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (R$ 5.84) | R$ 4.43 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (R$ 107) | R$ 222 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (R$ 27) | R$ 41 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (R$ 190) | R$ 218 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.88 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.06 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (R$ 35) | R$ 42 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (R$ 108) | R$ 94 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (R$ 54) | R$ 52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (R$ 163) | R$ 183 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,547 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (R$ 131) | R$ 117 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,615 prices entered by 1,564 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.712
BRL
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 42% more expensive than in Brazil
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