Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 217 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 120 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 55 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 35 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 73 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 24 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 232 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (Mex$ 19,228) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (Mex$ 10,392) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Mex$ 3,139) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (Mex$ 20,247) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Mex$ 11,631) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 730 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 379 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (Mex$ 18,267) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (Mex$ 5,196) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 99 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 91 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 839 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 651 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,502) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (Mex$ 937,719) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 535 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 82 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 183 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 519 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 80 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 55 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 189 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 305 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 150 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 683 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 125 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 71 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 39 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,288 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.88) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 975 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 62 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,906 prices entered by 1,182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
10.419
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Cost of living in Fiji is 32% more expensive than in Mexico
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