Cost of living in Fiji compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (¥1,061) | ¥1,145 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (¥880) | ¥719 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (¥454) | ¥437 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (¥143) | ¥211 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (¥816) | ¥282 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (¥1,028) | ¥815 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (¥1,024) | ¥951 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (¥246) | ¥984 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (¥151) | ¥421 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (¥220) | ¥268 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (¥986) | ¥1,770 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (¥265) | ¥217 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (¥108) | ¥225 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (¥100,172) | ¥194,768 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (¥49,756) | ¥126,641 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (¥17,923) | ¥21,178 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (¥60,630) | ¥142,258 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (¥66,408) | ¥80,836 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (¥14,734) | ¥13,643 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (¥3,880) | ¥3,988 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (¥85,941) | ¥59,521 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (¥27,766) | ¥17,809 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥757) | ¥665 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (¥297) | ¥2,700 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (¥2,379) | ¥7,941 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (¥1,487) | ¥4,162 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (¥7,138) | ¥7,471 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (¥8,923) | ¥15,388 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (¥3,596,731) | ¥2,576,380 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (¥139) | ¥161 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (¥2,791) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (¥599) | ¥1,370 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (¥419) | ¥1,955 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (¥4,164) | ¥3,523 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (¥357) | ¥2,205 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥372) | ¥648 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (¥359) | ¥409 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (¥207) | ¥143 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (¥219) | ¥184 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (¥352) | ¥3,583 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Fiji | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (¥1,794) | ¥4,280 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (¥1,043) | ¥3,593 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (¥2,984) | ¥6,242 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (¥629) | ¥1,034 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (¥387) | ¥533 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (¥359) | ¥526 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (¥215,640) | ¥58,872 | + 266% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (¥11) | ¥41 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (¥5,949) | ¥11,178 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (¥595) | ¥554 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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