- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (29 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (15 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (2.34 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (7 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 (5.16 FJ$) | 4.75 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (5.31 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (2.28 FJ$) | 3.25 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (4.76 FJ$) | 3.25 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (23 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (4.93 FJ$) | 3.93 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (2.49 FJ$) | 2.25 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 97% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,860 (5,032 FJ$) | 2,125 FJ$ | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,200 (3,245 FJ$) | 1,424 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (430 FJ$) | 224 FJ$ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,129 (3,054 FJ$) | 1,775 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £788 (2,131 FJ$) | 796 FJ$ | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (394 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (58 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (911 FJ$) | 1,241 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (230 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (17 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (29 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (171 FJ$) | 72 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (87 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (191 FJ$) | 149 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (195 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (49,739 FJ$) | 48,195 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (3.37 FJ$) | 3.90 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (253 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 407% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (9 FJ$) | 4.47 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (22 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (201 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 569% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (9 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (4.12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (9 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (4.86 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (4.18 FJ$) | 4.15 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (34 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (84 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (56 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (311 FJ$) | 111 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (147 FJ$) | 97 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (24 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (1,083 FJ$) | 1,734 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (0.40 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (116 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (28 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,985 prices entered by 2,560 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.706
FJD
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GBP
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 74% more expensive than in Fiji
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