Cost of living in Japan compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 8% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,013 (16 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥808 (13 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥613 (10 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (3.53 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (5.19 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥613 (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,107 (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥766 (12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥468 (8 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥304 (4.88 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,290 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥218 (3.49 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥191 (3.07 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 61% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (5,856 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (3,162 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (307 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,916 (2,517 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥102,459 (1,643 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (134 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (71 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (1,196 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (408 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (21 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (45 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 146% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,708 (140 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 249% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (82 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (159 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (196 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 119% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,007,320 (48,234 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (2.72 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (131 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 150% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (34 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (41 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 481% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (96 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (21 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 258% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (3.60 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (3.01 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (74 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 863% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 69% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (79 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (62 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (116 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (133 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (20 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (829 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (0.84 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (153 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (10 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Fiji
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