Cost of living in Fiji compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.32) | $2.93 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ ($1.05) | $1.07 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ ($5.98) | $2.28 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $1.07 | + 603% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $3.81 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ ($1.80) | $2.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.11) | $1.23 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.61) | $1.66 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ ($1.94) | $1.97 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ ($0.79) | $1.11 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ ($734) | $688 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ ($365) | $391 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($131) | $56 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($444) | $514 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($486) | $292 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($108) | $39 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($28) | $25 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($630) | $396 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($203) | $148 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.55) | $7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ ($2.72) | $9 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($17) | $62 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $43 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($52) | $111 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($65) | $88 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,253) | $20,870 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ ($1.36) | $1.06 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($20) | $23 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.39) | $5.96 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.07) | $10 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($31) | $37 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.61) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.72) | $4.19 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.63) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.52) | $1.98 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.60) | $1.89 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.34) | $13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($13) | $20 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $48 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($22) | $47 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.61) | $10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.84) | $3.43 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.63) | $1.93 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($872) | $837 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($44) | $49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ ($4.36) | $4.69 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador
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