Cost of living in Fiji compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (₨660) | ₨374 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (₨547) | ₨326 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (₨282) | ₨167 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (₨89) | ₨58 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (₨508) | ₨89 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (₨640) | ₨39 | + 1560% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (₨637) | ₨248 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (₨153) | ₨154 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (₨94) | ₨31 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (₨137) | ₨169 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (₨614) | ₨786 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (₨165) | ₨91 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (₨67) | ₨38 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (₨62,344) | ₨40,236 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (₨30,967) | ₨24,523 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (₨11,155) | ₨5,797 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (₨37,735) | ₨25,108 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (₨41,330) | ₨15,774 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (₨9,170) | ₨6,512 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (₨2,415) | ₨657 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (₨53,488) | ₨30,817 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (₨17,281) | ₨11,976 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨471) | ₨538 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (₨231) | ₨425 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (₨1,481) | ₨2,477 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (₨926) | ₨2,797 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (₨4,443) | ₨4,303 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (₨5,553) | ₨3,087 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (₨1,295,812) | ₨1,248,440 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (₨116) | ₨104 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (₨1,737) | ₨1,115 | + 56% | |
| 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$ (₨373) | ₨144 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (₨261) | ₨241 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (₨2,592) | ₨891 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (₨222) | ₨413 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨231) | ₨226 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨223) | ₨274 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (₨129) | ₨170 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (₨136) | ₨96 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (₨284) | ₨309 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Fiji | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (₨1,116) | ₨1,438 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨649) | ₨603 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (₨1,857) | ₨1,942 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (₨391) | ₨733 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨241) | ₨229 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (₨223) | ₨183 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (₨74,046) | ₨50,214 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (₨7) | ₨1.43 | + 391% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (₨3,702) | ₨1,560 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (₨370) | ₨268 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 45% more expensive than in India
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