- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 21% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (CH$5,461) | CH$5,897 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (CH$4,434) | CH$3,981 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 FJ$ (CH$3,525) | CH$2,617 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (CH$909) | CH$787 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 FJ$ (CH$2,052) | CH$2,033 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 FJ$ (CH$2,128) | CH$971 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (CH$4,437) | CH$3,537 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 FJ$ (CH$2,065) | CH$927 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 FJ$ (CH$834) | CH$687 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 FJ$ (CH$1,202) | CH$957 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 FJ$ (CH$6,638) | CH$4,592 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.98 FJ$ (CH$1,260) | CH$1,409 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 FJ$ (CH$646) | CH$499 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 5% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (CH$672,655) | CH$711,719 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (CH$450,866) | CH$457,350 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (CH$70,848) | CH$82,614 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (CH$561,865) | CH$511,918 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (CH$252,114) | CH$335,490 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (CH$44,288) | CH$58,624 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (CH$12,090) | CH$17,233 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (CH$392,777) | CH$255,649 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (CH$199,959) | CH$46,425 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (CH$4,748) | CH$7,879 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (CH$2,374) | CH$3,667 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 2% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (CH$22,653) | CH$35,705 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (CH$25,069) | CH$23,376 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (CH$47,199) | CH$44,494 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (CH$55,254) | CH$52,352 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (CH$15,255,911) | CH$13,548,600 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.60 FJ$ (CH$823) | CH$772 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (CH$15,827) | CH$35,622 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (CH$1,416) | CH$3,158 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (CH$5,610) | CH$7,169 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (CH$9,496) | CH$31,764 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (CH$950) | CH$5,599 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (CH$2,946) | CH$2,598 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (CH$4,223) | CH$2,623 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (CH$1,105) | CH$1,874 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (CH$1,315) | CH$1,708 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (CH$5,497) | CH$7,697 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 12% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (CH$20,491) | CH$23,115 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (CH$4,744) | CH$8,054 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (CH$35,082) | CH$33,115 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (CH$30,662) | CH$32,709 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (CH$4,836) | CH$4,473 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (CH$1,784) | CH$2,188 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (CH$1,982) | CH$2,899 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (CH$548,886) | CH$342,898 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (CH$53) | CH$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (CH$15,293) | CH$30,992 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (CH$2,845) | CH$3,429 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,185 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
316.544
CLP
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 8% cheaper than in Chile
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