- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 76% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (COL$24,463) | COL$12,110 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (COL$19,863) | COL$15,481 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 FJ$ (COL$15,791) | COL$6,891 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (COL$4,071) | COL$2,511 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 FJ$ (COL$9,194) | COL$4,755 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 FJ$ (COL$9,531) | COL$2,751 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 FJ$ (COL$19,878) | COL$7,089 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 FJ$ (COL$9,249) | COL$5,091 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 FJ$ (COL$3,737) | COL$2,189 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.80 FJ$ (COL$5,387) | COL$2,641 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 FJ$ (COL$29,740) | COL$33,648 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.98 FJ$ (COL$5,644) | COL$3,690 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 FJ$ (COL$2,893) | COL$2,256 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (COL$3,013,462) | COL$2,574,230 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (COL$2,019,856) | COL$1,420,590 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (COL$317,393) | COL$312,198 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (COL$2,517,127) | COL$1,587,280 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (COL$1,129,460) | COL$942,153 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (COL$198,408) | COL$208,535 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (COL$54,165) | COL$70,855 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (COL$1,759,621) | COL$1,318,150 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (COL$895,808) | COL$298,917 | + 200% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (COL$21,271) | COL$18,554 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (COL$10,636) | COL$12,905 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (COL$101,483) | COL$172,127 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (COL$112,308) | COL$130,772 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (COL$211,449) | COL$257,504 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (COL$247,535) | COL$231,603 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 8% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (COL$68,345,745) | COL$60,090,600 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.60 FJ$ (COL$3,685) | COL$2,361 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (COL$70,905) | COL$112,951 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (COL$6,343) | COL$17,079 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (COL$25,133) | COL$20,457 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (COL$42,543) | COL$115,867 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (COL$4,254) | COL$17,415 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (COL$13,200) | COL$13,117 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (COL$18,919) | COL$14,983 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (COL$4,951) | COL$6,384 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (COL$5,889) | COL$3,981 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (COL$24,627) | COL$17,358 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (COL$91,797) | COL$56,299 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (COL$21,255) | COL$24,128 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (COL$157,165) | COL$133,988 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (COL$137,363) | COL$100,342 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (COL$21,666) | COL$20,066 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (COL$7,991) | COL$5,906 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (COL$8,879) | COL$6,619 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (COL$2,458,985) | COL$1,628,890 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (COL$238) | COL$227 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (COL$68,514) | COL$109,750 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (COL$12,746) | COL$5,149 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,599 prices entered by 622 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Colombia
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