Cost of living in India compared to Fiji
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in India is 48% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (10 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨346 (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (4.63 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (1.60 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (2.58 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (1.18 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨279 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨205 (5.40 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (1.08 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (4.47 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨981 (26 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨95 (2.50 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (1.14 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 37% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in India is 41% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,565 (1,203 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,255 (799 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,658 (149 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,643 (756 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,198 (480 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,692 (150 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨759 (20 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,367 (749 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,835 (312 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨470 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨852 (22 FJ$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in India is 65% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,622 (69 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,693 (71 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 184% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,304 (114 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,042 (80 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 46% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in India is 22% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,921,240 (50,718 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (2.73 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 173% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,548 (41 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in India is 15% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (2.54 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,154 (30 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (4.61 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (2.27 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨303 (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in India is 22% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
India | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (37 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨665 (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,841 (49 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,234 (59 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨672 (18 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (5.72 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (5.29 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,362 (1,039 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.75 (0.13 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,831 (48 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.02640
FJD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,964 prices entered by 661 different people.
Cost of living in India is 23% cheaper than in Fiji
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 102% more expensive than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Fiji
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 100% more expensive than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Armenia is 50% more expensive than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 207% more expensive than in Fiji
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Fiji