- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 FJ$ (COL$21,778) | COL$12,117 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (COL$21,027) | COL$15,367 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (COL$14,831) | COL$7,140 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (COL$4,506) | COL$2,514 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (COL$9,011) | COL$4,918 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (COL$7,134) | COL$2,722 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (COL$18,774) | COL$6,957 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,142) | COL$5,239 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.25 FJ$ (COL$4,881) | COL$2,204 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.25 FJ$ (COL$4,881) | COL$2,749 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 FJ$ (COL$26,283) | COL$34,752 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.93 FJ$ (COL$5,895) | COL$3,628 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25 FJ$ (COL$3,379) | COL$2,198 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (COL$3,191,534) | COL$2,565,520 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (COL$2,139,214) | COL$1,427,930 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (COL$336,149) | COL$316,350 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (COL$2,665,870) | COL$1,614,810 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (COL$1,196,202) | COL$933,706 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (COL$210,132) | COL$227,143 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (COL$57,365) | COL$72,646 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (COL$1,863,601) | COL$1,295,430 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (COL$948,743) | COL$295,619 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (COL$22,528) | COL$19,777 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,142) | COL$10,682 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (COL$107,480) | COL$171,359 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (COL$118,945) | COL$117,467 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (COL$223,944) | COL$251,342 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (COL$262,162) | COL$221,185 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (COL$72,384,441) | COL$58,598,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.90 FJ$ (COL$5,856) | COL$2,421 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (COL$75,095) | COL$114,856 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 12% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (COL$6,718) | COL$17,464 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (COL$26,618) | COL$18,832 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (COL$45,057) | COL$96,765 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (COL$4,506) | COL$18,405 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,980) | COL$12,726 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (COL$20,037) | COL$15,154 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (COL$5,243) | COL$6,234 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (COL$6,237) | COL$4,017 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (COL$26,082) | COL$17,432 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (COL$97,221) | COL$49,692 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (COL$22,511) | COL$23,736 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (COL$166,452) | COL$139,903 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (COL$145,480) | COL$96,842 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (COL$22,946) | COL$17,703 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (COL$8,463) | COL$5,907 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$9,403) | COL$6,181 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (COL$2,604,292) | COL$1,635,990 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (COL$253) | COL$242 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (COL$72,562) | COL$103,787 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,499) | COL$5,210 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,380 prices entered by 613 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 28% more expensive than in Colombia
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