Cost of living in Fiji compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (3,690 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (3,060 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (1,579 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (499 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (2,838 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (3,577 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (3,562 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (855 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (526 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (767 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (3,432 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (922 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (374 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (348,509 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (173,107 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (62,356 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (210,940 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (231,040 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (51,262 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (13,500 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (299,000 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (96,601 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (2,635 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (1,294 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (8,278 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (5,174 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (24,835 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (31,044 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (7,243,662 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (646 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (9,710 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (2,086 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 445% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (1,458 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (14,487 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (1,242 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (1,294 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (1,248 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (721 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (761 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (1,587 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (6,241 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (3,630 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (10,380 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (2,187 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (1,347 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (1,248 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (413,924 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (39 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (20,696 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (2,070 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 317 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria
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