Cost of living in France compared to Fiji
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in France is 42% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (46 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (28 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (3.26 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.86 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (19 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (5.99 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (4.88 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (5.16 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (23 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (6 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (3.34 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 85% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in France is 64% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 (4,027 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,562 (3,749 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (464 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €948 (2,276 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €683 (1,640 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (273 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (59 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (760 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (385 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (37 FJ$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 234% | |||
Clothes in France is 234% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (215 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 438% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (93 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 272% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (248 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (250 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in France is 159% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (66,765 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (4.30 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 330% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (139 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 197% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in France is 65% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (65 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (14 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (59 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 663% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in France is 100% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
France | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (107 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (57 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 224% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (249 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (168 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 235% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (28 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 167% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (18 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (1,576 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (0.66 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (76 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (28 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 184% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 874 prices entered by 177 different people.
Cost of living in France is 87% more expensive than in Fiji
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