- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (₨2,178) | ₨559 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 FJ$ (₨1,409) | ₨610 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (₨649) | ₨222 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (₨197) | ₨108 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (₨395) | ₨121 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (₨312) | ₨80 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (₨867) | ₨439 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (₨577) | ₨154 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 FJ$ (₨263) | ₨40 | + 564% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (₨282) | ₨293 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (₨1,484) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.26 FJ$ (₨280) | ₨117 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 FJ$ (₨174) | ₨56 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 FJ$ (₨164,380) | ₨57,192 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (₨92,053) | ₨36,148 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (₨13,589) | ₨8,238 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (₨88,885) | ₨44,615 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (₨59,177) | ₨25,516 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (₨9,205) | ₨6,795 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (₨2,520) | ₨2,646 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (₨81,587) | ₨39,967 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (₨41,535) | ₨11,006 | + 277% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨822) | ₨499 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (₨575) | ₨939 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (₨4,705) | ₨2,600 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (₨5,207) | ₨4,026 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (₨9,804) | ₨6,156 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (₨11,477) | ₨5,351 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (₨3,168,940) | ₨1,833,160 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.67 FJ$ (₨242) | ₨90 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (₨4,931) | ₨2,481 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 FJ$ (₨921) | ₨227 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (₨1,165) | ₨652 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (₨1,973) | ₨2,133 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (₨197) | ₨444 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 FJ$ (₨699) | ₨275 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨877) | ₨340 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (₨197) | ₨142 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (₨273) | ₨109 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (₨592) | ₨637 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (₨3,288) | ₨1,494 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17 FJ$ (₨1,118) | ₨1,128 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (₨7,287) | ₨3,688 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (₨6,369) | ₨3,101 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (₨899) | ₨526 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨460) | ₨392 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (₨526) | ₨548 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (₨108,031) | ₨54,726 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (₨11) | ₨26 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (₨3,177) | ₨4,025 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (₨591) | ₨185 | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,544 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan
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