Cost of living in Fiji compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (54元) | 50元 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (37元) | 36元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (33元) | 15元 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (23元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (39元) | 56元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (10元) | 12元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (19元) | 6元 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (70元) | 91元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (15元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (7元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (5,854元) | 7,221元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (3,164元) | 4,585元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (956元) | 451元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (6,164元) | 6,526元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (3,541元) | 3,490元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (317元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (254元) | 78元 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (5,562元) | 1,937元 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (1,582元) | 630元 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (37元) | 46元 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (16元) | 47元 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (169元) | 388元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (145元) | 221元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (444元) | 541元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (457元) | 505元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (285,495元) | 142,791元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (7元) | 6元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (125元) | 191元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (48元) | 29元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (222元) | 372元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (27元) | 28元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (22元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (10元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (14元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (41元) | 69元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (127元) | 184元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (63元) | 90元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (190元) | 413元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (48元) | 70元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (22元) | 33元 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (25元) | 31元 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (0.57元) | 0.55元 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (153元) | 395元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (36元) | 22元 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,863 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.172
CNY
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in China
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