Cost of living in Fiji compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (₨942) | ₨420 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (₨679) | ₨361 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (₨288) | ₨177 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (₨110) | ₨62 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (₨339) | ₨101 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (₨651) | ₨45 | + 1354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (₨679) | ₨254 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (₨339) | ₨194 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (₨96) | ₨41 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (₨140) | ₨171 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (₨625) | ₨908 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (₨226) | ₨93 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (₨38) | ₨41 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (₨115,530) | ₨47,437 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (₨37,696) | ₨29,632 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (₨11,357) | ₨5,486 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (₨38,420) | ₨30,304 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (₨42,081) | ₨17,855 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (₨9,337) | ₨4,698 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (₨2,459) | ₨749 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (₨54,459) | ₨27,357 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (₨17,595) | ₨12,897 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨480) | ₨532 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨738 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (₨1,508) | ₨2,415 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (₨942) | ₨2,581 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (₨4,523) | ₨4,262 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (₨5,654) | ₨2,995 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (₨1,319,344) | ₨1,758,920 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (₨38) | ₨103 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (₨1,768) | ₨1,555 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (₨380) | ₨94 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (₨266) | ₨250 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (₨2,639) | ₨1,186 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (₨226) | ₨346 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨236) | ₨229 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨227) | ₨271 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (₨131) | ₨195 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (₨139) | ₨96 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (₨289) | ₨307 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (₨1,137) | ₨1,330 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨661) | ₨647 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (₨1,891) | ₨2,144 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (₨398) | ₨709 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨245) | ₨234 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (₨227) | ₨199 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (₨75,391) | ₨42,549 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (₨7) | ₨5.62 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (₨3,770) | ₨1,807 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (₨754) | ₨273 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,981 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 38% more expensive than in India
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