Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 243 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 140 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 64 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 37 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 25 | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 78 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 47 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 263 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Mex$ 15,425) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,662) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Mex$ 2,760) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Mex$ 9,336) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Mex$ 10,226) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Mex$ 2,269) | Mex$ 850 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 402 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Mex$ 13,234) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Mex$ 4,276) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 115 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 109 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 917 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 652 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,374) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (Mex$ 553,840) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 518 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 84 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 199 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 580 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 76 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 55 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 58 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 231 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 318 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 156 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 741 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 149 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 82 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 42 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (Mex$ 33,205) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.74) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 909 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 67 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,504 prices entered by 1,084 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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