Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (31 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (15 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.52 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (2.28 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.77 (7 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (5.43 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.89 (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (5.17 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (2.07 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (4.71 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 (4.94 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (2.73 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 127% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,092 (5,159 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,472 (3,631 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £170 (418 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,403 (3,460 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,114 (2,748 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 (377 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (66 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £328 (809 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £106 (262 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (16 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (33 FJ$) | 5.00 FJ$ | + 555% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 155% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (163 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (82 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £76 (186 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (188 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 171% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,580 (55,686 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.69 (4.18 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 (225 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 380% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.75 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (22 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £93 (230 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.07 (8 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.80 (4.44 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.07 (5.11 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (3.83 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (33 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| United Kingdom | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (82 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (54 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 (276 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (148 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (23 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.07 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £496 (1,224 FJ$) | 3,625 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (0.35 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (97 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (29 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,339 prices entered by 670 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Fiji
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