Cost of living in Fiji compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (₨922) | ₨583 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (₨967) | ₨649 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (₨758) | ₨256 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.68 FJ$ (₨194) | ₨109 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (₨671) | ₨121 | + 454% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00 FJ$ (₨145) | ₨98 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (₨1,159) | ₨536 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.64 FJ$ (₨264) | ₨178 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (₨237) | ₨45 | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 FJ$ (₨393) | ₨344 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 FJ$ (₨1,483) | ₨1,632 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.72 FJ$ (₨342) | ₨127 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 FJ$ (₨88) | ₨56 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500 FJ$ (₨108,612) | ₨58,293 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500 FJ$ (₨36,204) | ₨35,398 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100 FJ$ (₨7,241) | ₨9,565 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,631 FJ$ (₨190,483) | ₨53,417 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,178 FJ$ (₨85,326) | ₨31,286 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (₨12,419) | ₨7,857 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (₨2,776) | ₨2,550 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (₨144,245) | ₨40,341 | + 258% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (₨61,490) | ₨12,473 | + 393% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨960) | ₨615 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (₨3,851) | ₨2,386 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (₨3,314) | ₨3,745 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (₨10,128) | ₨6,430 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (₨10,437) | ₨5,127 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (₨3,789,041) | ₨2,319,940 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 FJ$ (₨155) | ₨114 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (₨4,521) | ₨2,310 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (₨818) | ₨243 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (₨1,775) | ₨421 | + 322% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (₨1,944) | ₨1,378 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (₨623) | ₨500 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (₨699) | ₨332 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (₨968) | ₨323 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (₨280) | ₨205 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (₨345) | ₨148 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (₨681) | ₨441 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (₨4,636) | ₨1,542 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (₨1,316) | ₨1,247 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (₨3,258) | ₨3,289 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (₨12,530) | ₨3,630 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (₨891) | ₨792 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (₨576) | ₨365 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (₨542) | ₨465 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (₨12) | ₨4.30 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (₨3,498) | ₨4,020 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (₨812) | ₨215 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,105 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan
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