Cost of living in Ireland compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 39% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (43 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (26 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (13 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (3.31 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (16 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (7 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (4.13 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.95 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (37 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.58 (9 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (3.87 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 131% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,535 (6,311 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,045 (5,092 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (611 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,950 (4,855 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (3,575 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (333 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (79 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (886 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (282 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (24 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (42 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 258% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 258% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (262 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 555% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (88 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (246 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (265 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 231% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (84,625 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (4.39 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 339% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (195 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 149% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (43 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 506% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (157 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (15 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (55 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 614% | |
| Entertainment | + 307% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 307% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (154 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (56 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (302 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (221 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 340% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (34 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (1,511 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.50 (3.73 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 1868% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (116 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 (43 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 509 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 157% more expensive than in Fiji
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