- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (COL$18,632) | COL$12,126 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (COL$18,662) | COL$15,395 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (COL$14,119) | COL$6,979 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.89 FJ$ (COL$4,043) | COL$2,497 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (COL$9,885) | COL$4,787 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 FJ$ (COL$11,443) | COL$2,740 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (COL$20,150) | COL$7,165 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.80 FJ$ (COL$8,102) | COL$5,102 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.59 FJ$ (COL$3,625) | COL$2,117 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.26 FJ$ (COL$5,953) | COL$2,569 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 FJ$ (COL$36,273) | COL$33,473 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78 FJ$ (COL$5,286) | COL$3,773 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 FJ$ (COL$2,570) | COL$2,278 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,498 FJ$ (COL$4,888,421) | COL$2,616,070 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,830 FJ$ (COL$2,557,117) | COL$1,456,880 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175 FJ$ (COL$244,206) | COL$353,305 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,157 FJ$ (COL$3,014,028) | COL$1,582,170 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,157 FJ$ (COL$1,616,951) | COL$976,621 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96 FJ$ (COL$134,598) | COL$220,306 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53 FJ$ (COL$73,939) | COL$70,428 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,073 FJ$ (COL$1,499,020) | COL$1,303,880 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 FJ$ (COL$603,443) | COL$300,320 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 FJ$ (COL$22,592) | COL$18,847 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (COL$6,988) | COL$14,649 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 4% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 105 FJ$ (COL$147,100) | COL$168,609 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 FJ$ (COL$136,542) | COL$142,882 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 173 FJ$ (COL$242,068) | COL$243,683 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179 FJ$ (COL$250,645) | COL$228,698 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 45,901 FJ$ (COL$64,152,388) | COL$61,682,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 FJ$ (COL$2,985) | COL$2,318 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 FJ$ (COL$89,098) | COL$115,254 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 28% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 FJ$ (COL$12,968) | COL$15,721 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (COL$24,613) | COL$22,749 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (COL$38,372) | COL$115,211 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (COL$8,386) | COL$15,276 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (COL$9,800) | COL$13,742 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (COL$9,529) | COL$14,859 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.34 FJ$ (COL$6,062) | COL$6,435 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.33 FJ$ (COL$4,648) | COL$3,717 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 FJ$ (COL$27,870) | COL$16,021 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 FJ$ (COL$78,813) | COL$52,353 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (COL$23,067) | COL$23,899 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 FJ$ (COL$186,330) | COL$131,172 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 FJ$ (COL$147,059) | COL$94,776 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 FJ$ (COL$23,017) | COL$19,979 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (COL$7,876) | COL$5,648 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$8,751) | COL$6,629 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,785 FJ$ (COL$2,495,440) | COL$1,600,950 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (COL$235) | COL$215 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (COL$67,524) | COL$107,160 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (COL$12,214) | COL$5,098 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1397.622
COP
/
FJD
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Cost of living in Fiji is 26% more expensive than in Colombia
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