Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (28 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (21 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (4.09 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (8 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (3.89 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (12 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (5.58 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.44 (2.76 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (5.95 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (37 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (4.94 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (3.15 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 187% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 (8,845 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 (5,687 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (476 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (4,997 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (3,271 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (361 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 (206 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (504 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (213 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (18 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 262% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 262% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 (164 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (142 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 467% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (253 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (261 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (59,781 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.89 (1.80 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (168 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 175% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (62 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 776% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 (196 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (13 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (7 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (10 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (25 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (111 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (60 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (301 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (176 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (48 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 357% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (28 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 364% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 (1,067 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 (0.75 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 295% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 (200 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (13 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 919 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 119% more expensive than in Fiji
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