Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (₨2,262) | ₨972 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (₨1,875) | ₨1,004 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (₨968) | ₨365 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (₨306) | ₨171 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (₨1,739) | ₨282 | + 517% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (₨2,192) | ₨255 | + 760% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (₨2,183) | ₨1,139 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (₨524) | ₨290 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (₨322) | ₨117 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (₨470) | ₨549 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (₨2,103) | ₨2,784 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (₨565) | ₨289 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (₨229) | ₨191 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (₨213,587) | ₨115,670 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (₨106,090) | ₨70,950 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (₨38,215) | ₨25,995 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (₨129,276) | ₨59,502 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (₨141,595) | ₨50,821 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (₨31,416) | ₨20,152 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (₨8,274) | ₨2,097 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (₨183,245) | ₨71,636 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (₨59,203) | ₨23,262 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨1,615) | ₨1,718 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (₨793) | ₨1,977 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (₨5,074) | ₨3,426 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (₨3,171) | ₨6,254 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (₨15,221) | ₨13,199 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (₨19,026) | ₨8,569 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (₨4,439,349) | ₨4,456,060 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (₨396) | ₨270 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (₨5,951) | ₨4,626 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (₨1,278) | ₨1,015 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (₨894) | ₨1,391 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (₨8,879) | ₨3,667 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (₨761) | ₨521 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨793) | ₨922 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (₨765) | ₨736 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (₨442) | ₨249 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (₨466) | ₨242 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (₨973) | ₨860 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Fiji | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (₨3,825) | ₨3,545 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨2,225) | ₨2,089 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (₨6,361) | ₨7,109 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (₨1,341) | ₨880 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (₨825) | ₨669 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (₨765) | ₨659 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (₨253,677) | ₨119,622 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (₨24) | ₨3.79 | + 534% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (₨12,684) | ₨3,764 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (₨1,268) | ₨415 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,737 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan
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