- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (108元) | 53元 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 FJ$ (70元) | 34元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (32元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (15元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (43元) | 59元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (29元) | 14元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 FJ$ (13元) | 7元 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (14元) | 5.68元 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (73元) | 115元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.26 FJ$ (14元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 FJ$ (9元) | 12元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 FJ$ (8,137元) | 9,872元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (4,557元) | 4,507元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (673元) | 446元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (4,400元) | 5,613元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (2,929元) | 3,570元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (456元) | 321元 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (125元) | 84元 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (4,039元) | 2,160元 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (2,056元) | 681元 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (41元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (28元) | 39元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (233元) | 570元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (258元) | 261元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (485元) | 611元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (568元) | 694元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (156,861元) | 143,344元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.67 FJ$ (12元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (244元) | 151元 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 FJ$ (46元) | 26元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (58元) | 31元 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (98元) | 364元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (10元) | 29元 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 FJ$ (35元) | 35元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (10元) | 10元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (14元) | 13元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (29元) | 60元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (163元) | 155元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (55元) | 87元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (488元) | 797元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (315元) | 379元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (44元) | 60元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (28元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (5,347元) | 3,290元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (0.55元) | 1.00元 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (157元) | 302元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (29元) | 20元 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,559 prices entered by 569 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.255
CNY
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 12% more expensive than in China
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