- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (29 FJ$) | 33 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.71 (16 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.70 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (2.39 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (5.29 FJ$) | 3.16 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (12 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (5.35 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.88 (2.45 FJ$) | 3.42 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (5.07 FJ$) | 4.28 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (23 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (5.18 FJ$) | 4.28 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (2.55 FJ$) | 1.79 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 84% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,954 (5,418 FJ$) | 3,432 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,246 (3,455 FJ$) | 1,863 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (421 FJ$) | 207 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,201 (3,329 FJ$) | 1,352 FJ$ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £858 (2,380 FJ$) | 900 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £123 (340 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (62 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £328 (909 FJ$) | 1,588 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (230 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (18 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (30 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (185 FJ$) | 39 FJ$ | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (87 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (199 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (203 FJ$) | 122 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,159 (53,121 FJ$) | 52,329 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (3.52 FJ$) | 3.61 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (264 FJ$) | 75 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.42 (9 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (23 FJ$) | 34 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (205 FJ$) | 28 FJ$ | + 641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (10 FJ$) | 3.91 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (4.11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (9 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (5.02 FJ$) | 3.31 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (4.17 FJ$) | 5.08 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (34 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (85 FJ$) | 57 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (58 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 (279 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (156 FJ$) | 162 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (25 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.44 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £394 (1,092 FJ$) | 1,643 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (0.45 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (116 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (29 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,563 prices entered by 2,313 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.773
FJD
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Fiji
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