Cost of living in Fiji compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Fiji is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.40) | $2.90 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ ($1.08) | $1.07 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ ($6) | $2.43 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $1.14 | + 573% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $3.76 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ ($1.84) | $1.96 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.13) | $1.37 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.65) | $1.75 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ ($1.99) | $2.05 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ ($0.81) | $1.09 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Fiji is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ ($751) | $857 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ ($446) | $451 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($134) | $56 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($455) | $518 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($498) | $302 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($110) | $52 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($29) | $24 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($644) | $365 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($208) | $151 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.68) | $7 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ ($2.79) | $9 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Fiji is 63% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($18) | $59 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $38 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($54) | $110 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($67) | $107 | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Fiji is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,609) | $19,815 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ ($1.39) | $0.90 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($21) | $23 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Fiji is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.49) | $5.73 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.14) | $13 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($31) | $42 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.68) | $5.51 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.79) | $3.76 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.69) | $7 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.55) | $2.45 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.64) | $2.07 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.42) | $12 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($13) | $20 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $53 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($22) | $44 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.71) | $11 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.90) | $4.12 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.69) | $2.42 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($892) | $847 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.08) | $0.22 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($45) | $48 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ ($4.46) | $5.09 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador
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