Cost of living in Fiji compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Rp 118,771) | Rp 45,378 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Rp 98,490) | Rp 54,330 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Rp 50,822) | Rp 27,591 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Rp 16,058) | Rp 19,722 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Rp 91,348) | Rp 26,707 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Rp 115,124) | Rp 18,501 | + 522% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Rp 114,640) | Rp 56,542 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Rp 27,517) | Rp 42,973 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Rp 16,916) | Rp 22,558 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Rp 24,681) | Rp 34,959 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Rp 110,447) | Rp 337,317 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Rp 29,676) | Rp 20,426 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Rp 12,045) | Rp 17,971 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Rp 11,217,151) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Rp 5,571,646) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Rp 2,006,994) | Rp 496,641 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Rp 6,789,323) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Rp 7,436,268) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Rp 1,649,916) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Rp 434,525) | Rp 400,530 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Rp 9,623,637) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Rp 3,109,225) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Rp 84,797) | Rp 43,866 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (Rp 41,633) | Rp 71,573 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Rp 266,452) | Rp 624,572 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Rp 166,532) | Rp 439,901 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Rp 799,355) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Rp 999,194) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Rp 233,145,262) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (Rp 20,783) | Rp 11,904 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Rp 312,516) | Rp 150,291 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Rp 67,127) | Rp 36,367 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Rp 46,937) | Rp 60,467 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Rp 466,291) | Rp 313,421 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Rp 39,968) | Rp 130,123 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 41,633) | Rp 19,595 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 40,156) | Rp 34,558 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Rp 23,220) | Rp 30,035 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Rp 24,499) | Rp 15,580 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Rp 51,074) | Rp 88,350 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Rp 200,866) | Rp 216,012 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Rp 116,829) | Rp 104,481 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Rp 334,092) | Rp 383,761 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Rp 70,406) | Rp 162,937 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Rp 43,350) | Rp 36,298 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 40,173) | Rp 40,791 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Rp 13,322,586) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Rp 1,264) | Rp 2,029 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Rp 666,129) | Rp 496,553 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Rp 66,613) | Rp 35,528 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 610 prices entered by 100 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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