Cost of living in Fiji compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 31% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (CH$7,316) | CH$11,547 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (CH$6,066) | CH$5,779 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (CH$3,130) | CH$2,337 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (CH$989) | CH$912 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (CH$5,626) | CH$2,313 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (CH$7,091) | CH$1,349 | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (CH$7,061) | CH$4,430 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (CH$1,695) | CH$1,445 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (CH$1,042) | CH$927 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (CH$1,520) | CH$1,123 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (CH$6,803) | CH$5,692 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (CH$1,828) | CH$1,748 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (CH$742) | CH$599 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 10% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (CH$690,906) | CH$819,553 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (CH$343,178) | CH$515,132 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (CH$123,618) | CH$64,115 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (CH$418,179) | CH$490,417 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (CH$458,027) | CH$329,756 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (CH$101,624) | CH$43,262 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (CH$26,764) | CH$17,813 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (CH$592,755) | CH$264,088 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (CH$191,509) | CH$75,201 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (CH$5,223) | CH$8,544 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (CH$2,051) | CH$5,684 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 48% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (CH$16,412) | CH$41,621 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (CH$10,257) | CH$27,528 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (CH$49,235) | CH$56,101 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (CH$61,544) | CH$63,353 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (CH$24,807,417) | CH$14,813,100 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (CH$962) | CH$1,072 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (CH$19,249) | CH$39,692 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (CH$4,135) | CH$3,117 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (CH$2,891) | CH$6,294 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (CH$28,721) | CH$37,964 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (CH$2,462) | CH$4,838 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (CH$2,564) | CH$3,384 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (CH$2,473) | CH$3,532 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (CH$1,430) | CH$1,936 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (CH$1,509) | CH$1,862 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (CH$3,146) | CH$12,000 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Fiji | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (CH$12,372) | CH$22,616 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (CH$7,196) | CH$9,628 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$25,604 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (CH$20,578) | CH$39,309 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (CH$4,337) | CH$7,287 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (CH$2,670) | CH$3,345 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (CH$2,474) | CH$2,778 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (CH$1,487,314) | CH$505,019 | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (CH$78) | CH$121 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (CH$41,029) | CH$39,425 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (CH$4,103) | CH$4,305 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in Chile
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