- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 118 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 95 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 66 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 62 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 37 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.25 FJ$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.25 FJ$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 223 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.93 FJ$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25 FJ$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (Mex$ 20,340) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (Mex$ 13,634) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (Mex$ 2,142) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (Mex$ 16,990) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,624) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 383 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (Mex$ 11,877) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (Mex$ 6,047) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 203% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 104 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 89 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 801 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 660 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (Mex$ 461,322) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.90 FJ$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 466 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 186 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 543 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 68 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 53 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 123 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 383 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 136 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 742 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 102 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 55 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 45 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (Mex$ 16,598) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.61) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 715 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 52 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,520 prices entered by 1,217 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.572
MXN
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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