Cost of living in Fiji compared to Spain
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (€2.97) | €3.90 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (€1.14) | €1.04 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (€3.50) | €3.11 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €2.13 | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (€3.50) | €2.02 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (€0.99) | €1.57 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (€1.44) | €1.16 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.33) | €2.04 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (€0.39) | €1.02 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Fiji is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (€1,192) | €1,485 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (€389) | €1,020 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (€117) | €115 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (€397) | €982 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (€434) | €700 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 FJ$ (€311) | €83 | + 274% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (€562) | €322 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (€182) | €94 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (€4.95) | €7 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Fiji is 67% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (€16) | €76 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (€10) | €34 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (€47) | €87 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (€58) | €89 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (€13,616) | €26,727 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (€0.39) | €1.50 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (€18) | €28 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (€3.92) | €10 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (€2.74) | €8 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (€27) | €56 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.33) | €4.19 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.43) | €2.60 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.35) | €3.00 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (€1.36) | €1.83 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (€1.43) | €2.12 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (€2.98) | €17 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €52 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (€20) | €51 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (€4.11) | €11 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (€2.53) | €3.05 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.35) | €4.83 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (€778) | €478 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (€39) | €54 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (€8) | €5.73 | + 36% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 33% cheaper than in Spain
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