Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (руб 888) | руб 629 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (руб 640) | руб 356 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (руб 271) | руб 179 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (руб 104) | руб 86 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (руб 320) | руб 137 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (руб 614) | руб 208 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (руб 640) | руб 420 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (руб 320) | руб 127 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (руб 90) | руб 55 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (руб 132) | руб 83 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (руб 589) | руб 688 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (руб 213) | руб 167 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (руб 36) | руб 45 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (руб 108,905) | руб 95,583 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (руб 35,534) | руб 54,204 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (руб 10,706) | руб 7,369 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (руб 36,217) | руб 50,974 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (руб 39,668) | руб 32,011 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 FJ$ (руб 28,427) | руб 5,365 | + 430% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (руб 2,318) | руб 892 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (руб 51,336) | руб 21,598 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (руб 16,586) | руб 7,518 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 452) | руб 548 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 67% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (руб 1,421) | руб 6,577 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (руб 888) | руб 3,358 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (руб 4,264) | руб 7,995 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (руб 5,330) | руб 6,982 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (руб 1,243,684) | руб 2,596,350 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (руб 36) | руб 55 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (руб 1,667) | руб 2,202 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (руб 358) | руб 251 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (руб 250) | руб 549 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (руб 2,487) | руб 1,878 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (руб 213) | руб 347 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 222) | руб 222 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 214) | руб 181 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (руб 124) | руб 123 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (руб 131) | руб 128 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (руб 272) | руб 559 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (руб 1,071) | руб 1,534 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (руб 623) | руб 649 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (руб 1,782) | руб 3,180 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (руб 376) | руб 502 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (руб 231) | руб 192 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 214) | руб 228 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (руб 71,068) | руб 51,956 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (руб 7) | руб 10 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (руб 3,553) | руб 2,896 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (руб 711) | руб 196 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,923 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
35.534
RUB
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is about the same as in Russia
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