Cost of living in Fiji compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (COL$34,421) | COL$28,726 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (COL$28,544) | COL$21,558 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (COL$14,729) | COL$9,215 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (COL$4,654) | COL$3,529 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (COL$26,474) | COL$7,724 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (COL$33,364) | COL$3,969 | + 741% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (COL$33,224) | COL$9,802 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (COL$7,975) | COL$7,149 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (COL$4,903) | COL$3,567 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (COL$7,153) | COL$3,470 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (COL$32,009) | COL$44,360 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (COL$8,600) | COL$5,052 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (COL$3,491) | COL$2,677 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (COL$3,250,864) | COL$2,626,280 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (COL$1,614,729) | COL$1,381,230 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (COL$581,651) | COL$250,658 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (COL$1,967,627) | COL$1,526,950 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (COL$2,155,119) | COL$864,844 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (COL$478,165) | COL$160,516 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (COL$125,930) | COL$65,002 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (COL$2,789,045) | COL$1,404,080 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (COL$901,090) | COL$370,108 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (COL$24,575) | COL$17,789 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (COL$9,653) | COL$12,193 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 43% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (COL$77,221) | COL$189,245 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (COL$48,263) | COL$115,817 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (COL$231,663) | COL$302,437 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (COL$289,578) | COL$209,170 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (COL$116,724,385) | COL$61,617,300 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (COL$4,526) | COL$2,981 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (COL$90,571) | COL$138,729 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (COL$19,454) | COL$17,161 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (COL$13,603) | COL$24,972 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (COL$135,137) | COL$81,938 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (COL$11,583) | COL$18,058 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$12,066) | COL$12,864 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$11,638) | COL$16,141 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (COL$6,729) | COL$6,959 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (COL$7,100) | COL$5,431 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (COL$14,802) | COL$24,216 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Fiji | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (COL$58,213) | COL$36,976 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (COL$33,858) | COL$26,391 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$107,493 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (COL$96,824) | COL$105,942 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (COL$20,404) | COL$26,248 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (COL$12,563) | COL$9,633 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$11,643) | COL$4,398 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (COL$6,998,143) | COL$2,281,080 | + 207% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (COL$366) | COL$220 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (COL$193,052) | COL$115,689 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (COL$19,305) | COL$8,221 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1930.522
COP
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,830 prices entered by 870 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 45% more expensive than in Colombia
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