- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (29 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (15 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (10 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (2.39 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (5.35 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (5.45 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (2.36 FJ$) | 2.63 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (4.96 FJ$) | 3.80 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (24 FJ$) | 21 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (5.00 FJ$) | 3.98 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (2.52 FJ$) | 2.04 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 (5,064 FJ$) | 2,125 FJ$ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,201 (3,308 FJ$) | 1,424 FJ$ | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (418 FJ$) | 224 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,122 (3,091 FJ$) | 1,775 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £762 (2,099 FJ$) | 796 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £152 (419 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (58 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (921 FJ$) | 1,241 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (232 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (18 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (30 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (175 FJ$) | 72 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (89 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (193 FJ$) | 149 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (195 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 155% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,229 (50,211 FJ$) | 48,195 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (3.40 FJ$) | 2.60 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (262 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 424% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 63% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (9 FJ$) | 4.47 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (23 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (192 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 541% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (9 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (4.19 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (9 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (4.85 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (4.20 FJ$) | 4.15 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (35 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (84 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (57 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (319 FJ$) | 111 FJ$ | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (154 FJ$) | 97 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (1,105 FJ$) | 1,734 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (0.42 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (120 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (28 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,844 prices entered by 2,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.754
FJD
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Fiji
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