Cost of living in Ireland compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 22% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (34 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (2.72 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (8 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (5.81 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (4.97 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (3.10 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.21 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (28 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.55 (5.80 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (3.60 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 151% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,208 (5,020 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,775 (4,035 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €205 (465 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,865 (4,240 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,159 (2,635 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (397 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (93 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (962 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (248 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (21 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (33 FJ$) | 5.00 FJ$ | + 556% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 180% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (184 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (88 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (201 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (216 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 179% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,465 (69,256 FJ$) | 60,463 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (4.29 FJ$) | 2.34 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €121 (274 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 484% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 99% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (42 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (128 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.03 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.42 (5.51 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (6 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (42 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 24% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (89 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (57 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (239 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (178 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (27 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (1,101 FJ$) | 3,625 FJ$ | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (0.45 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (100 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (36 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 769 prices entered by 145 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 99% more expensive than in Fiji
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