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Cost of living in Fiji compared to Japan
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (¥1,723) | ¥1,034 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (¥765) | ¥720 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (¥527) | ¥464 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (¥157) | ¥200 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (¥387) | ¥271 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (¥166) | ¥640 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (¥551) | ¥915 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (¥465) | ¥613 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.42 FJ$ (¥179) | ¥420 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (¥225) | ¥267 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (¥1,336) | ¥1,604 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.28 FJ$ (¥225) | ¥209 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 FJ$ (¥94) | ¥200 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,432 FJ$ (¥180,067) | ¥256,284 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,678 FJ$ (¥88,067) | ¥116,029 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (¥10,844) | ¥23,252 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (¥70,928) | ¥120,733 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (¥47,222) | ¥82,119 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (¥7,346) | ¥11,573 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (¥2,011) | ¥4,112 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (¥83,333) | ¥63,696 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (¥33,144) | ¥16,934 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (¥656) | ¥730 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (¥459) | ¥1,567 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (¥2,037) | ¥5,970 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (¥4,155) | ¥3,940 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (¥7,337) | ¥8,357 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (¥6,389) | ¥12,795 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (¥2,745,636) | ¥2,848,210 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (¥189) | ¥147 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (¥3,935) | ¥12,471 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (¥585) | ¥1,279 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 FJ$ (¥1,784) | ¥1,179 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28 FJ$ (¥1,450) | ¥5,268 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.91 FJ$ (¥205) | ¥643 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (¥544) | ¥726 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 FJ$ (¥882) | ¥490 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (¥174) | ¥144 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.08 FJ$ (¥266) | ¥208 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 FJ$ (¥520) | ¥2,754 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 FJ$ (¥2,970) | ¥4,233 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (¥943) | ¥3,266 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (¥7,870) | ¥10,578 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162 FJ$ (¥8,498) | ¥8,596 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (¥717) | ¥947 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (¥387) | ¥488 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (¥444) | ¥533 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (¥86,206) | ¥56,871 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (¥9) | ¥57 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (¥2,535) | ¥9,818 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (¥525) | ¥464 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,801 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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