Cost of living in Fiji compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (12,950 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (10,739 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (5,541 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (1,751 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (9,960 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (12,552 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 585% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (12,499 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (3,000 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (1,844 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (2,691 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (12,042 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (3,236 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (1,313 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,033 FJ$ (1,476,568 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (726,300 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (218,828 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (740,260 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (810,798 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (179,895 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (47,377 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (1,049,293 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (339,008 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 606% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (9,246 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (29,052 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (18,158 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (87,156 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (108,945 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (25,420,502 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 477% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (2,266 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (34,075 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (7,319 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (5,118 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (50,841 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (4,358 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (4,539 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (4,378 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (2,532 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (2,671 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (5,569 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Fiji | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (21,901 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (12,738 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (36,427 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (7,677 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (4,727 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (4,380 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (1,452,600 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (138 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (72,630 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (7,263 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 335 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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