Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (43 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (22 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.98 (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (3.23 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.71 (11 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.84 (14 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (2.68 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (6 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (27 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.27 (7 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (3.07 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 70% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 195% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,780 (7,979 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,064 (5,926 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 493% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (526 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,877 (5,388 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 429% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,256 (3,604 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £141 (406 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (79 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | £276 (791 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (244 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (40 FJ$) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 232% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 232% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (205 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 413% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (100 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 299% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (234 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (243 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 371% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 371% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,239 (81,063 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (4.14 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 314% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (323 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 588% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.37 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (22 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 215% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (179 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 156% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.98 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.90 (5.45 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.03 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.16 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.84 (5.29 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (44 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 469% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (112 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 273% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £23 (65 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (314 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (192 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 283% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (33 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 213% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.89 (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 180% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (1,231 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.32 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (116 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (43 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 329% | |
TOTAL | + 160% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,529 prices entered by 483 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 160% more expensive than in Fiji
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