Cost of living in Fiji compared to Chile
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Food | + 31% | |||
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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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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,188 prices entered by 677 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in Chile
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