Cost of living in Fiji compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (56元) | 56元 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (46元) | 41元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (24元) | 14元 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (8元) | 17元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (43元) | 20元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (54元) | 10元 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (54元) | 57元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (8元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (12元) | 6.00元 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (52元) | 129元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (14元) | 11元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (5.64元) | 13元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (5,248元) | 13,117元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (2,607元) | 7,964元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (939元) | 401元 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (3,176元) | 8,919元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (3,479元) | 4,611元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (772元) | 242元 | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (203元) | 117元 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (4,502元) | 1,521元 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (1,455元) | 661元 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (40元) | 56元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (19元) | 54元 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (125元) | 491元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (78元) | 261元 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (374元) | 609元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (467元) | 662元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (109,076元) | 150,872元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (10元) | 9元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (146元) | 197元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (31元) | 29元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (22元) | 23元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (218元) | 371元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (19元) | 37元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (19元) | 23元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (11元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (24元) | 63元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Fiji | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (94元) | 267元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (55元) | 114元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (156元) | 473元 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (33元) | 81元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (20元) | 35元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (19元) | 31元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (6,233元) | 3,289元 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (0.59元) | 0.24元 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (312元) | 449元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (31元) | 29元 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.116
CNY
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,071 prices entered by 113 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 23% cheaper than in China
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