- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 119 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 FJ$ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 96 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 65 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.80 FJ$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.22 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 31 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 64 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 38 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.52 FJ$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 217 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.41 FJ$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,970 FJ$ (Mex$ 26,640) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (Mex$ 12,559) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (Mex$ 12,127) | Mex$ 12,212 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (Mex$ 8,074) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 382 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (Mex$ 14,247) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (Mex$ 5,667) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 110 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 79 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 841 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 674 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,254) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,092) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,588 FJ$ (Mex$ 498,658) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 454 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 77 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 181 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 545 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 72 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 50 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 55 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 127 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 FJ$ (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 379 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 138 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,346) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 744 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 103 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 55 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 45 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (Mex$ 14,739) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.51) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 753 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 52 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,281 prices entered by 1,151 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
8.971
MXN
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 33% more expensive than in Mexico
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