Cost of living in Fiji compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (38元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 FJ$ (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 FJ$ (30元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 FJ$ (27元) | 9元 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (38元) | 49元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.55 FJ$ (11元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.53 FJ$ (8元) | 5.68元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.46 FJ$ (13元) | 6元 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (68元) | 113元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.18 FJ$ (12元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.78 FJ$ (5.31元) | 13元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,637 FJ$ (4,872元) | 13,210元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (2,490元) | 7,580元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (897元) | 330元 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (3,034元) | 6,533元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (3,323元) | 4,437元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (737元) | 431元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (194元) | 101元 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (4,301元) | 1,837元 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (1,389元) | 521元 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (38元) | 29元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (15元) | 47元 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (119元) | 527元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (74元) | 262元 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (357元) | 655元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (447元) | 794元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (179,986元) | 142,424元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 FJ$ (109元) | 182元 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (30元) | 29元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (208元) | 639元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (18元) | 21元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (19元) | 26元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (18元) | 29元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (10元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (18元) | 94元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (90元) | 266元 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (52元) | 105元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 759元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (149元) | 377元 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (31元) | 72元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (19元) | 31元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (18元) | 22元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (10,791元) | 3,037元 | + 255% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (0.56元) | 0.24元 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (298元) | 418元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (30元) | 30元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,478 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.977
CNY
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in China
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