Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 FJ$ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 163 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 FJ$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 108 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 57 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.99 FJ$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 32 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 40 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.93 FJ$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 217 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.27 FJ$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,420 FJ$ (Mex$ 29,540) | Mex$ 19,403 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,458 FJ$ (Mex$ 12,590) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 211 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,711 FJ$ (Mex$ 14,783) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 923 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,972) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 897 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 386 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (Mex$ 17,207) | Mex$ 7,586 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,335) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 274% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 102 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 86 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 854 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 632 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,208) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (Mex$ 452,000) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.26 FJ$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 499 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 79 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 214 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 566 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 70 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 49 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 57 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 187 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 348 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 139 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 904 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,495) | Mex$ 662 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 110 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 59 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 41 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.45) | Mex$ 1.82 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 881 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 55 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,280 prices entered by 1,379 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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