Cost of living in Fiji compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (¥620) | ¥1,001 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (¥650) | ¥722 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (¥509) | ¥446 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.68 FJ$ (¥130) | ¥214 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (¥451) | ¥289 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00 FJ$ (¥97) | ¥501 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (¥779) | ¥1,246 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.64 FJ$ (¥177) | ¥640 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (¥159) | ¥381 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 FJ$ (¥264) | ¥260 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 FJ$ (¥997) | ¥1,652 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.72 FJ$ (¥230) | ¥221 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 FJ$ (¥59) | ¥277 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500 FJ$ (¥73,004) | ¥182,340 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500 FJ$ (¥24,335) | ¥121,270 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100 FJ$ (¥4,867) | ¥15,948 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,631 FJ$ (¥128,034) | ¥127,445 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,178 FJ$ (¥57,353) | ¥86,552 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (¥8,348) | ¥11,000 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (¥1,866) | ¥3,835 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (¥96,955) | ¥39,892 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (¥41,331) | ¥10,465 | + 295% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥645) | ¥749 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (¥2,588) | ¥6,528 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (¥2,228) | ¥4,644 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (¥6,808) | ¥7,685 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (¥7,016) | ¥13,013 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (¥2,546,829) | ¥2,936,380 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 FJ$ (¥104) | ¥142 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (¥3,039) | ¥9,348 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (¥550) | ¥1,406 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (¥1,193) | ¥929 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (¥1,307) | ¥8,740 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (¥419) | ¥554 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (¥470) | ¥669 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥650) | ¥525 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (¥188) | ¥206 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (¥232) | ¥238 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (¥458) | ¥2,654 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (¥3,116) | ¥3,275 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (¥885) | ¥3,323 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (¥2,190) | ¥16,766 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (¥8,422) | ¥5,924 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (¥599) | ¥806 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (¥387) | ¥520 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (¥364) | ¥510 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (¥8) | ¥26 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (¥2,351) | ¥8,220 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (¥546) | ¥491 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,169 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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