- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (COL$48,897) | COL$12,607 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 FJ$ (COL$29,684) | COL$16,074 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (COL$14,707) | COL$7,778 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.80 FJ$ (COL$4,168) | COL$2,462 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.22 FJ$ (COL$7,782) | COL$4,980 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (COL$4,711) | COL$2,772 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (COL$15,821) | COL$7,334 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,208) | COL$4,843 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.52 FJ$ (COL$5,244) | COL$2,143 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (COL$6,381) | COL$2,845 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (COL$33,613) | COL$37,178 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.41 FJ$ (COL$6,576) | COL$3,634 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 FJ$ (COL$2,984) | COL$2,221 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,970 FJ$ (COL$4,422,956) | COL$2,596,240 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (COL$2,085,106) | COL$1,429,670 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (COL$307,802) | COL$319,100 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (COL$2,013,348) | COL$1,695,740 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (COL$1,340,425) | COL$976,296 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (COL$208,511) | COL$221,142 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (COL$57,092) | COL$77,717 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (COL$2,365,463) | COL$1,283,440 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (COL$940,824) | COL$300,594 | + 213% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (COL$18,617) | COL$18,047 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,032) | COL$14,753 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (COL$57,822) | COL$164,388 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (COL$117,952) | COL$124,821 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (COL$208,275) | COL$259,746 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (COL$181,352) | COL$221,100 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,588 FJ$ (COL$82,790,908) | COL$56,981,400 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (COL$5,375) | COL$2,420 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (COL$111,702) | COL$116,354 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 1% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (COL$16,202) | COL$19,904 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 FJ$ (COL$44,681) | COL$19,777 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (COL$44,681) | COL$100,504 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (COL$4,468) | COL$20,715 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (COL$15,590) | COL$13,052 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (COL$19,870) | COL$15,543 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (COL$4,936) | COL$5,815 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (COL$6,185) | COL$4,430 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (COL$12,500) | COL$16,681 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 FJ$ (COL$65,112) | COL$49,667 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (COL$27,408) | COL$23,247 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (COL$223,404) | COL$150,732 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (COL$144,265) | COL$100,249 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (COL$20,355) | COL$18,328 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (COL$11,915) | COL$6,068 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (COL$12,592) | COL$5,750 | + 119% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (COL$2,447,020) | COL$1,728,520 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (COL$250) | COL$274 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (COL$71,956) | COL$106,566 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (COL$14,894) | COL$5,482 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,368 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1489.361
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/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 38% more expensive than in Colombia
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