- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (28 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (15 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (2.37 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (5.42 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (12 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (5.36 FJ$) | 5.71 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (2.33 FJ$) | 2.55 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (4.94 FJ$) | 4.05 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (23 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (4.91 FJ$) | 3.75 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (2.47 FJ$) | 1.72 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,787 (4,915 FJ$) | 3,498 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,176 (3,233 FJ$) | 1,830 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (434 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,065 (2,928 FJ$) | 2,157 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £734 (2,020 FJ$) | 1,157 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £151 (415 FJ$) | 96 FJ$ | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (57 FJ$) | 53 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 (909 FJ$) | 1,352 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (225 FJ$) | 447 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (18 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (30 FJ$) | 3.86 FJ$ | + 680% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (177 FJ$) | 106 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (88 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (190 FJ$) | 185 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (200 FJ$) | 200 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 180% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,396 (50,591 FJ$) | 43,081 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (3.30 FJ$) | 2.02 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (277 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 434% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 89% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.30 (9 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (23 FJ$) | 19 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (189 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 530% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (4.36 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.33 (9 FJ$) | 5.75 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (4.85 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (4.24 FJ$) | 3.50 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (37 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (84 FJ$) | 54 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (56 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 (343 FJ$) | 110 FJ$ | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (150 FJ$) | 90 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (12 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £414 (1,138 FJ$) | 1,731 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (0.54 FJ$) | 3.56 FJ$ | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (122 FJ$) | 57 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (28 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.750
FJD
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,495 prices entered by 2,757 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Fiji
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