Cost of living in Fiji compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (C$11) | C$23 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (C$9) | C$13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (C$4.63) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (C$1.46) | C$3.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (C$10) | C$5.37 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (C$2.50) | C$5.02 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (C$1.54) | C$3.10 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (C$2.25) | C$3.68 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (C$2.70) | C$3.10 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (C$1.10) | C$2.80 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (C$1,021) | C$2,697 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (C$507) | C$2,073 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (C$183) | C$209 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (C$618) | C$1,822 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (C$677) | C$1,382 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (C$150) | C$124 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (C$40) | C$70 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (C$876) | C$423 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (C$283) | C$224 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (C$3.79) | C$30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (C$24) | C$78 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (C$15) | C$59 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (C$73) | C$125 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (C$91) | C$149 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (C$21,219) | C$31,669 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (C$1.89) | C$1.64 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (C$28) | C$103 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (C$4.27) | C$23 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (C$42) | C$109 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (C$3.64) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (C$3.79) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (C$3.65) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (C$2.11) | C$4.54 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (C$2.23) | C$3.58 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (C$4.65) | C$30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Fiji | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (C$18) | C$66 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (C$11) | C$32 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$165 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (C$30) | C$115 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (C$6) | C$15 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (C$3.95) | C$5.45 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (C$3.66) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (C$1,212) | C$743 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (C$0.12) | C$0.44 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (C$6) | C$17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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