Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (₨1,273) | ₨409 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (₨869) | ₨664 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (₨780) | ₨270 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (₨201) | ₨115 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (₨544) | ₨152 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (₨275) | ₨86 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (₨920) | ₨705 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (₨244) | ₨149 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (₨185) | ₨54 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (₨445) | ₨259 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (₨1,645) | ₨1,613 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (₨340) | ₨129 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (₨154) | ₨82 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (₨137,228) | ₨59,133 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (₨74,167) | ₨34,803 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (₨22,404) | ₨10,816 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (₨144,501) | ₨44,394 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (₨83,010) | ₨29,973 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (₨7,436) | ₨9,791 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (₨5,949) | ₨2,396 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (₨130,368) | ₨45,377 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (₨37,083) | ₨17,434 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (₨866) | ₨644 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (₨372) | ₨580 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (₨3,954) | ₨2,793 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (₨3,403) | ₨4,939 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (₨10,401) | ₨8,915 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (₨10,719) | ₨5,901 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (₨6,692,308) | ₨2,677,660 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (₨160) | ₨106 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (₨2,933) | ₨1,966 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (₨1,115) | ₨250 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (₨744) | ₨778 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (₨5,205) | ₨1,865 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (₨640) | ₨577 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨465) | ₨370 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (₨521) | ₨526 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (₨223) | ₨185 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (₨333) | ₨156 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (₨960) | ₨515 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (₨2,974) | ₨2,013 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (₨1,487) | ₨1,512 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (₨4,462) | ₨3,842 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (₨1,115) | ₨1,548 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨521) | ₨492 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (₨595) | ₨457 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (₨13) | ₨41 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (₨3,593) | ₨3,814 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (₨834) | ₨282 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,552 prices entered by 417 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan
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