Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 24% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (29 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (19 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (3.19 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (13 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (13 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (4.58 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (6 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (26 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (4.97 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (3.59 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 130% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (4,829 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (3,505 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (361 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (3,132 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (2,407 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (262 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (106 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (922 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (317 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (19 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (45 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 253% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 253% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (163 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (125 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 399% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (220 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (303 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 163% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (56,079 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (3.86 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (218 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 365% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 63% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (100 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (12 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (4.80 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (6 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (49 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 545% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| New Zealand | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (106 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (56 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (192 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (173 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (25 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (1,269 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (0.48 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (88 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (50 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 403% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.392
FJD
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,292 prices entered by 119 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 100% more expensive than in Fiji
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