Cost of living in Fiji compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 FJ$ (51元) | 46元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 FJ$ (61元) | 34元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (34元) | 16元 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.99 FJ$ (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (23元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (34元) | 61元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (26元) | 15元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (10元) | 5.88元 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.93 FJ$ (13元) | 5.16元 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (81元) | 109元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.27 FJ$ (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,420 FJ$ (10,948元) | 9,288元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,458 FJ$ (4,666元) | 5,014元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 211 FJ$ (676元) | 422元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,711 FJ$ (5,479元) | 5,505元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 923 FJ$ (2,954元) | 3,029元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (549元) | 276元 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (123元) | 98元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (6,377元) | 2,471元 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (2,718元) | 563元 | + 383% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (42元) | 40元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 FJ$ (34元) | 46元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (170元) | 468元 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (147元) | 255元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (448元) | 654元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (461元) | 642元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (167,510元) | 133,798元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.26 FJ$ (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (200元) | 147元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (78元) | 43元 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (86元) | 347元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (28元) | 62元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (31元) | 47元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (43元) | 31元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (15元) | 12元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (30元) | 71元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (205元) | 179元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (58元) | 99元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (144元) | 1,063元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (554元) | 395元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (39元) | 68元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (25元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,258元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (0.54元) | 0.38元 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (155元) | 340元 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 FJ$ (48元) | 22元 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,256 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 9% more expensive than in China
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