Cost of living in Fiji compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (¥1,195) | ¥1,031 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (¥991) | ¥803 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (¥511) | ¥518 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (¥162) | ¥223 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (¥919) | ¥320 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (¥1,158) | ¥564 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (¥1,153) | ¥1,287 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (¥277) | ¥611 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (¥170) | ¥399 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (¥248) | ¥307 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (¥1,111) | ¥1,249 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (¥299) | ¥208 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (¥121) | ¥176 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,033 FJ$ (¥136,253) | ¥372,148 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (¥67,021) | ¥190,833 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (¥20,193) | ¥20,112 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (¥68,309) | ¥167,408 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (¥74,818) | ¥104,544 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (¥16,600) | ¥13,280 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (¥4,372) | ¥4,420 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (¥96,825) | ¥61,842 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (¥31,283) | ¥10,283 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥853) | ¥1,221 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (¥2,681) | ¥8,264 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (¥1,676) | ¥5,233 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (¥8,042) | ¥9,604 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (¥10,053) | ¥12,490 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (¥2,345,719) | ¥2,997,460 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (¥209) | ¥170 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (¥3,144) | ¥9,067 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (¥675) | ¥2,133 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (¥472) | ¥2,993 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (¥4,691) | ¥6,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (¥402) | ¥1,337 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥419) | ¥948 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥404) | ¥622 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (¥234) | ¥224 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (¥246) | ¥204 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (¥514) | ¥4,495 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (¥2,021) | ¥5,113 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (¥1,175) | ¥3,873 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (¥3,361) | ¥8,204 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (¥708) | ¥1,237 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (¥436) | ¥547 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (¥404) | ¥674 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (¥134,041) | ¥51,659 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (¥13) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (¥6,702) | ¥9,530 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (¥670) | ¥598 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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