Cost of living in Fiji compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (¥1,114) | ¥1,028 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (¥924) | ¥723 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (¥477) | ¥519 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (¥151) | ¥197 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (¥857) | ¥316 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (¥1,080) | ¥629 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (¥1,076) | ¥962 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (¥258) | ¥902 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (¥159) | ¥574 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (¥232) | ¥285 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (¥1,036) | ¥1,208 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (¥278) | ¥184 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (¥113) | ¥206 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (¥105,254) | ¥326,267 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (¥52,281) | ¥171,772 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (¥18,832) | ¥28,488 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (¥63,707) | ¥157,603 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (¥69,777) | ¥82,713 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (¥15,482) | ¥24,082 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (¥4,077) | ¥4,699 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (¥90,302) | ¥47,482 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (¥29,175) | ¥32,093 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥796) | ¥1,313 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (¥391) | ¥1,878 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (¥2,500) | ¥6,136 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (¥1,563) | ¥5,199 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (¥7,501) | ¥8,989 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (¥9,376) | ¥13,588 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (¥2,187,681) | ¥2,700,660 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (¥195) | ¥165 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (¥2,932) | ¥10,143 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (¥630) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (¥440) | ¥1,967 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (¥4,375) | ¥5,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (¥375) | ¥650 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥391) | ¥938 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥377) | ¥702 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (¥218) | ¥218 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (¥230) | ¥216 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (¥479) | ¥3,927 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (¥1,885) | ¥4,141 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (¥1,096) | ¥3,600 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (¥3,135) | ¥5,993 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (¥661) | ¥984 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (¥407) | ¥472 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (¥377) | ¥575 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (¥125,010) | ¥101,122 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (¥12) | ¥52 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (¥6,251) | ¥9,280 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (¥625) | ¥592 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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