Cost of living in Fiji compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (руб 529) | руб 466 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (руб 439) | руб 308 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (руб 226) | руб 178 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (руб 72) | руб 79 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (руб 407) | руб 115 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (руб 513) | руб 209 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (руб 511) | руб 412 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (руб 123) | руб 116 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (руб 75) | руб 59 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (руб 110) | руб 69 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (руб 492) | руб 638 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (руб 132) | руб 131 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (руб 54) | руб 37 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (руб 49,976) | руб 61,886 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (руб 24,823) | руб 44,108 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (руб 8,942) | руб 8,171 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (руб 30,249) | руб 37,668 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (руб 33,131) | руб 26,807 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (руб 7,351) | руб 4,924 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (руб 1,936) | руб 526 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (руб 42,876) | руб 28,072 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (руб 13,853) | руб 8,737 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (руб 378) | руб 490 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00 FJ$ (руб 148) | руб 773 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 71% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (руб 1,187) | руб 5,735 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (руб 742) | руб 3,509 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (руб 3,561) | руб 6,597 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (руб 4,452) | руб 7,183 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,463 FJ$ (руб 1,794,421) | руб 1,948,350 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.34 FJ$ (руб 70) | руб 50 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (руб 1,392) | руб 1,752 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (руб 299) | руб 466 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (руб 209) | руб 459 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (руб 2,077) | руб 1,425 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (руб 178) | руб 300 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 185) | руб 210 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 179) | руб 248 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (руб 103) | руб 101 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (руб 109) | руб 123 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.91 FJ$ (руб 175) | руб 662 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Fiji | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (руб 895) | руб 1,608 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (руб 521) | руб 566 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,944 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (руб 1,488) | руб 4,438 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (руб 314) | руб 399 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (руб 193) | руб 188 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (руб 179) | руб 258 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,625 FJ$ (руб 107,583) | руб 48,530 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (руб 5.63) | руб 3.24 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (руб 2,968) | руб 2,786 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (руб 297) | руб 172 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 4% more expensive than in Russia
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