Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (руб 403) | руб 407 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 FJ$ (руб 423) | руб 265 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (руб 331) | руб 147 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.68 FJ$ (руб 85) | руб 67 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (руб 293) | руб 88 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00 FJ$ (руб 63) | руб 147 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 FJ$ (руб 507) | руб 324 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.64 FJ$ (руб 115) | руб 98 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27 FJ$ (руб 104) | руб 34 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.43 FJ$ (руб 172) | руб 64 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 FJ$ (руб 648) | руб 591 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.72 FJ$ (руб 149) | руб 102 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 FJ$ (руб 39) | руб 32 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500 FJ$ (руб 47,500) | руб 71,169 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500 FJ$ (руб 15,833) | руб 39,385 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100 FJ$ (руб 3,167) | руб 6,163 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,631 FJ$ (руб 83,306) | руб 40,928 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,178 FJ$ (руб 37,317) | руб 24,350 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 FJ$ (руб 5,431) | руб 4,247 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 FJ$ (руб 1,214) | руб 417 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,992 FJ$ (руб 63,084) | руб 26,540 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 849 FJ$ (руб 26,892) | руб 6,255 | + 330% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 420) | руб 462 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 53 FJ$ (руб 1,684) | руб 5,495 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46 FJ$ (руб 1,449) | руб 2,544 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140 FJ$ (руб 4,429) | руб 5,941 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 FJ$ (руб 4,565) | руб 6,606 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 52,329 FJ$ (руб 1,657,096) | руб 1,358,270 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.13 FJ$ (руб 68) | руб 46 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 FJ$ (руб 1,977) | руб 1,874 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11 FJ$ (руб 358) | руб 449 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 FJ$ (руб 776) | руб 578 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 27 FJ$ (руб 850) | руб 1,374 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 FJ$ (руб 272) | руб 313 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 FJ$ (руб 306) | руб 167 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 423) | руб 227 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.87 FJ$ (руб 122) | руб 82 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.76 FJ$ (руб 151) | руб 99 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 FJ$ (руб 298) | руб 570 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 FJ$ (руб 2,027) | руб 1,511 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (руб 576) | руб 597 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 FJ$ (руб 1,425) | руб 5,681 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173 FJ$ (руб 5,480) | руб 3,689 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 FJ$ (руб 390) | руб 394 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (руб 252) | руб 200 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 FJ$ (руб 237) | руб 215 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (руб 5.33) | руб 2.24 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 48 FJ$ (руб 1,530) | руб 3,654 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11 FJ$ (руб 355) | руб 155 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,844 prices entered by 496 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.667
RUB
/
FJD
Cost of living in Fiji is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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