Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 FJ$ (руб 630) | руб 399 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12 FJ$ (руб 430) | руб 284 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (руб 386) | руб 143 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.71 FJ$ (руб 100) | руб 65 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (руб 269) | руб 88 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 FJ$ (руб 136) | руб 129 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (руб 455) | руб 345 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 FJ$ (руб 121) | руб 108 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.49 FJ$ (руб 92) | руб 35 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.98 FJ$ (руб 220) | руб 66 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 FJ$ (руб 814) | руб 583 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.57 FJ$ (руб 168) | руб 109 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 FJ$ (руб 76) | руб 28 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,845 FJ$ (руб 67,922) | руб 68,166 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 997 FJ$ (руб 36,709) | руб 37,974 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (руб 11,089) | руб 6,392 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,943 FJ$ (руб 71,522) | руб 31,618 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (руб 41,086) | руб 22,018 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 FJ$ (руб 3,680) | руб 4,038 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 FJ$ (руб 2,944) | руб 448 | + 557% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,753 FJ$ (руб 64,527) | руб 24,813 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 499 FJ$ (руб 18,355) | руб 6,723 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (руб 429) | руб 416 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (руб 184) | руб 926 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (руб 1,957) | руб 4,661 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (руб 1,685) | руб 2,580 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (руб 5,148) | руб 5,596 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (руб 5,305) | руб 6,714 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,000 FJ$ (руб 3,312,412) | руб 1,237,120 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 FJ$ (руб 79) | руб 47 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 FJ$ (руб 1,452) | руб 1,548 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 FJ$ (руб 552) | руб 476 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 FJ$ (руб 368) | руб 504 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (руб 2,576) | руб 1,289 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (руб 317) | руб 311 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 230) | руб 183 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (руб 258) | руб 206 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 FJ$ (руб 110) | руб 77 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.48 FJ$ (руб 165) | руб 97 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 FJ$ (руб 475) | руб 580 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 FJ$ (руб 1,472) | руб 1,480 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 FJ$ (руб 736) | руб 574 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60 FJ$ (руб 2,208) | руб 3,401 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 FJ$ (руб 552) | руб 387 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (руб 258) | руб 168 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 FJ$ (руб 294) | руб 221 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18 FJ$ (руб 7) | руб 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (руб 1,778) | руб 3,491 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (руб 413) | руб 160 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,786 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Fiji is 43% more expensive than in Russia
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