- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 FJ$ (руб 453) | руб 355 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (руб 437) | руб 285 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (руб 308) | руб 134 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00 FJ$ (руб 94) | руб 64 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 FJ$ (руб 187) | руб 82 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75 FJ$ (руб 148) | руб 148 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 FJ$ (руб 390) | руб 310 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (руб 273) | руб 94 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.25 FJ$ (руб 101) | руб 35 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.25 FJ$ (руб 101) | руб 62 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 FJ$ (руб 546) | руб 523 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.93 FJ$ (руб 123) | руб 94 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25 FJ$ (руб 70) | руб 31 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,125 FJ$ (руб 66,347) | руб 75,289 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,424 FJ$ (руб 44,471) | руб 40,722 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 224 FJ$ (руб 6,988) | руб 6,208 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,775 FJ$ (руб 55,419) | руб 38,306 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 796 FJ$ (руб 24,867) | руб 25,041 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (руб 4,368) | руб 3,902 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (руб 1,193) | руб 482 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,241 FJ$ (руб 38,741) | руб 26,711 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (руб 19,723) | руб 5,841 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 FJ$ (руб 468) | руб 395 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (руб 273) | руб 534 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 FJ$ (руб 2,234) | руб 5,258 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (руб 2,473) | руб 3,050 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149 FJ$ (руб 4,655) | руб 5,545 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175 FJ$ (руб 5,450) | руб 7,257 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,195 FJ$ (руб 1,504,762) | руб 1,132,050 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.90 FJ$ (руб 122) | руб 42 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 FJ$ (руб 1,561) | руб 1,702 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.47 FJ$ (руб 140) | руб 318 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (руб 553) | руб 504 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (руб 937) | руб 1,317 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (руб 94) | руб 230 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 FJ$ (руб 291) | руб 159 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 417) | руб 207 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (руб 109) | руб 69 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (руб 130) | руб 100 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 FJ$ (руб 542) | руб 524 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 FJ$ (руб 2,021) | руб 1,596 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 FJ$ (руб 468) | руб 668 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 111 FJ$ (руб 3,460) | руб 5,573 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (руб 3,024) | руб 3,405 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (руб 477) | руб 373 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.63 FJ$ (руб 176) | руб 178 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 195) | руб 228 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,734 FJ$ (руб 54,139) | руб 31,480 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (руб 5.25) | руб 4.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (руб 1,508) | руб 3,050 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (руб 281) | руб 137 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,700 prices entered by 932 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.222
RUB
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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