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Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (₨2,165) | ₨582 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (₨962) | ₨696 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (₨662) | ₨215 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (₨198) | ₨107 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (₨487) | ₨124 | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (₨209) | ₨93 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (₨693) | ₨621 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (₨585) | ₨160 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.42 FJ$ (₨226) | ₨41 | + 453% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (₨283) | ₨282 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 FJ$ (₨1,679) | ₨3,029 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.28 FJ$ (₨282) | ₨120 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 FJ$ (₨118) | ₨60 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,432 FJ$ (₨226,297) | ₨56,087 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,863 FJ$ (₨122,869) | ₨35,662 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (₨13,627) | ₨8,088 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (₨89,138) | ₨45,170 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (₨59,345) | ₨28,565 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (₨9,231) | ₨6,373 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (₨2,528) | ₨2,677 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (₨104,727) | ₨38,364 | + 173% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (₨41,653) | ₨11,768 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨824) | ₨507 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (₨577) | ₨1,170 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (₨2,560) | ₨2,502 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (₨5,222) | ₨3,956 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (₨9,221) | ₨6,582 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (₨8,029) | ₨5,545 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (₨3,450,529) | ₨2,197,280 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (₨238) | ₨94 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (₨4,945) | ₨2,657 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (₨735) | ₨253 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 FJ$ (₨2,242) | ₨800 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 28 FJ$ (₨1,823) | ₨2,280 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.91 FJ$ (₨258) | ₨524 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (₨683) | ₨279 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 FJ$ (₨1,108) | ₨341 | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (₨219) | ₨160 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.08 FJ$ (₨335) | ₨103 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 FJ$ (₨653) | ₨510 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 FJ$ (₨3,732) | ₨1,501 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨1,185) | ₨1,147 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (₨9,891) | ₨4,052 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 162 FJ$ (₨10,679) | ₨3,180 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (₨901) | ₨1,351 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨486) | ₨474 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (₨557) | ₨556 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (₨108,338) | ₨58,419 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (₨11) | ₨29 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (₨3,186) | ₨3,980 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (₨659) | ₨305 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,306 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan
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