- Cost of Living
- Fiji
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 99% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 FJ$ (руб 1,022) | руб 359 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 FJ$ (руб 621) | руб 278 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (руб 308) | руб 134 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.80 FJ$ (руб 87) | руб 65 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.22 FJ$ (руб 163) | руб 81 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.16 FJ$ (руб 98) | руб 138 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 FJ$ (руб 331) | руб 310 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (руб 276) | руб 93 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.52 FJ$ (руб 110) | руб 35 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.28 FJ$ (руб 133) | руб 60 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 FJ$ (руб 703) | руб 532 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.41 FJ$ (руб 137) | руб 96 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 FJ$ (руб 62) | руб 32 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,970 FJ$ (руб 92,476) | руб 75,340 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,400 FJ$ (руб 43,596) | руб 39,678 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 FJ$ (руб 6,436) | руб 6,137 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,352 FJ$ (руб 42,095) | руб 38,444 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900 FJ$ (руб 28,026) | руб 24,360 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 140 FJ$ (руб 4,360) | руб 3,704 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (руб 1,194) | руб 478 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,588 FJ$ (руб 49,457) | руб 26,419 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632 FJ$ (руб 19,671) | руб 6,120 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 389) | руб 403 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 FJ$ (руб 272) | руб 509 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 39 FJ$ (руб 1,209) | руб 5,511 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79 FJ$ (руб 2,466) | руб 3,037 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (руб 4,355) | руб 5,637 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122 FJ$ (руб 3,792) | руб 7,478 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,588 FJ$ (руб 1,731,000) | руб 1,208,140 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.61 FJ$ (руб 112) | руб 43 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 75 FJ$ (руб 2,335) | руб 1,702 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (руб 339) | руб 324 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 FJ$ (руб 934) | руб 508 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30 FJ$ (руб 934) | руб 1,237 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.00 FJ$ (руб 93) | руб 230 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (руб 326) | руб 166 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 415) | руб 211 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.31 FJ$ (руб 103) | руб 71 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.15 FJ$ (руб 129) | руб 104 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (руб 261) | руб 515 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 FJ$ (руб 1,361) | руб 1,688 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (руб 573) | руб 682 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 FJ$ (руб 4,671) | руб 5,430 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97 FJ$ (руб 3,016) | руб 3,292 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (руб 426) | руб 379 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (руб 249) | руб 177 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (руб 263) | руб 234 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,643 FJ$ (руб 51,163) | руб 31,513 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (руб 5.24) | руб 4.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (руб 1,504) | руб 3,232 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (руб 311) | руб 140 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,448 prices entered by 854 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
31.140
RUB
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 35% more expensive than in Russia
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