Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (31 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (18 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (3.98 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (3.19 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (14 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (4.61 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (2.40 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (8 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (33 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (5.09 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (2.31 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (5,313 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (3,968 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (483 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (3,226 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (2,106 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (325 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (205 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (874 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (196 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (26 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (26 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 222% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (134 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (123 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 393% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (204 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (205 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (57,921 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.49 (2.08 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (169 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 132% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (22 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (196 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (16 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (8 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (11 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (32 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 85% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (117 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (58 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (141 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (198 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (46 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (27 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 342% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (1,099 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (0.32 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (177 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 280 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Fiji
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