- 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$) | 13 FJ$ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (15 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (2.35 FJ$) | 2.89 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (5.28 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (5.40 FJ$) | 5.80 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (2.33 FJ$) | 2.59 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (4.85 FJ$) | 4.26 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (23 FJ$) | 26 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (4.91 FJ$) | 3.78 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (2.44 FJ$) | 1.84 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,796 (4,895 FJ$) | 3,498 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (3,264 FJ$) | 1,830 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (421 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,091 (2,974 FJ$) | 2,157 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £744 (2,027 FJ$) | 897 FJ$ | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (408 FJ$) | 96 FJ$ | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (57 FJ$) | 53 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (910 FJ$) | 1,073 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (228 FJ$) | 432 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (17 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (30 FJ$) | 5.00 FJ$ | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (176 FJ$) | 105 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (87 FJ$) | 98 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (187 FJ$) | 173 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (197 FJ$) | 179 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,319 (49,938 FJ$) | 45,901 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (3.31 FJ$) | 2.14 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (266 FJ$) | 73 FJ$ | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (9 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (22 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (186 FJ$) | 27 FJ$ | + 577% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.27 (9 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (4.32 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (4.76 FJ$) | 4.34 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (4.08 FJ$) | 3.33 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (35 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (83 FJ$) | 56 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (56 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (329 FJ$) | 133 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (151 FJ$) | 105 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (25 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £405 (1,104 FJ$) | 1,785 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (0.39 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (122 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (27 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,554 prices entered by 2,701 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Fiji
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