Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (₨1,629) | ₨519 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (₨1,351) | ₨742 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (₨697) | ₨215 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (₨220) | ₨119 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (₨1,253) | ₨168 | + 644% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (₨1,579) | ₨102 | + 1454% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (₨1,572) | ₨658 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (₨377) | ₨194 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (₨232) | ₨51 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (₨338) | ₨220 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (₨1,515) | ₨2,141 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (₨407) | ₨170 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (₨165) | ₨77 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (₨153,835) | ₨65,360 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (₨76,411) | ₨44,450 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (₨27,524) | ₨14,918 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (₨93,110) | ₨47,849 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (₨101,983) | ₨35,800 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (₨22,627) | ₨10,123 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (₨5,959) | ₨2,270 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (₨131,981) | ₨53,975 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (₨42,641) | ₨18,356 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨1,163) | ₨851 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (₨457) | ₨797 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (₨3,654) | ₨4,868 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (₨2,284) | ₨7,670 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (₨10,963) | ₨17,357 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (₨13,703) | ₨8,106 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (₨5,523,531) | ₨5,697,890 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (₨214) | ₨146 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (₨4,286) | ₨4,073 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (₨921) | ₨237 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (₨644) | ₨572 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (₨6,395) | ₨1,768 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (₨548) | ₨1,267 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨571) | ₨575 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨551) | ₨371 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (₨318) | ₨352 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (₨336) | ₨116 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (₨540) | ₨681 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (₨2,755) | ₨2,016 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨1,602) | ₨1,908 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (₨4,582) | ₨4,907 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (₨966) | ₨1,025 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨595) | ₨469 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (₨551) | ₨513 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (₨331,160) | ₨107,118 | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (₨17) | ₨4.02 | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (₨9,135) | ₨4,729 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (₨914) | ₨237 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
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