Cost of living in Fiji compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.28) | $3.37 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ ($1.04) | $1.19 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ ($5.89) | $2.50 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $1.47 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $4.99 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ ($1.77) | $1.71 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.09) | $1.40 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.59) | $1.83 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ ($1.91) | $2.15 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ ($0.78) | $1.14 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,033 FJ$ ($874) | $753 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ ($430) | $467 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($129) | $49 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($438) | $501 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($480) | $332 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($106) | $44 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($28) | $22 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($621) | $421 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($201) | $132 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.47) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 67% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($17) | $64 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($52) | $115 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($64) | $85 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,039) | $22,661 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ ($1.34) | $1.14 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($20) | $27 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 47% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.33) | $5.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.03) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($30) | $40 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.58) | $5.41 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.69) | $4.91 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.59) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.50) | $2.42 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.58) | $2.04 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.29) | $13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($13) | $19 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($22) | $44 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.54) | $10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.80) | $3.79 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.59) | $2.58 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($859) | $650 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.08) | $0.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ ($4.30) | $5.89 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador
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