Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 287 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 157 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 73 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 47 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 28 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 92 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 49 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 259 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Mex$ 12,783) | Mex$ 21,533 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Mex$ 6,349) | Mex$ 10,591 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Mex$ 2,287) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,737) | Mex$ 12,979 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Mex$ 8,474) | Mex$ 7,076 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,880) | Mex$ 803 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 418 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Mex$ 10,967) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Mex$ 3,543) | Mex$ 2,628 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 117 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 120 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 62% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 975 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 697 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 1,719 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,139) | Mex$ 1,270 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Mex$ 265,682) | Mex$ 388,303 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 644 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 89 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 217 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 640 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 97 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 57 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 71 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 34 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 230 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 360 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 155 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 767 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 171 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 80 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 46 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Mex$ 15,182) | Mex$ 11,693 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.44) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 889 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 82 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,442 prices entered by 927 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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