Cost of living in Italy compared to Fiji
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (41 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (13 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (3.61 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (18 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (5.55 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (4.27 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (3.81 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (16 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (5.62 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (4.26 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 135% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Italy is 106% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (4,733 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (3,106 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (483 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (2,873 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (1,946 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (318 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (65 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (818 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (321 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (26 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 323% | |
Clothes | + 196% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 196% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (189 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 372% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (83 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 232% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (219 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (287 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (75,460 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (4.51 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (90 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 92% | |
Personal Care | + 155% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 155% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (25 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 144% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (24 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 234% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (257 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 268% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (16 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 159% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (8 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (48 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 532% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 103% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Italy | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (96 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (47 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (190 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (182 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 264% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (23 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (4.42 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 119% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (2,028 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (0.84 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 343% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (136 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,450 prices entered by 207 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 81% more expensive than in Fiji
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