Cost of living in Fiji compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (€3.16) | €3.90 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (€1.00) | €1.03 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (€5.68) | €3.06 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €2.22 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (€1.71) | €1.96 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (€1.05) | €1.32 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (€1.53) | €1.06 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (€1.84) | €2.03 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (€0.75) | €0.99 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (€697) | €1,293 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (€346) | €870 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (€125) | €122 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (€422) | €819 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (€462) | €602 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (€103) | €82 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (€27) | €27 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (€598) | €346 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (€193) | €101 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (€5.27) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (€2.59) | €11 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 63% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (€17) | €75 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (€10) | €31 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (€50) | €81 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (€62) | €90 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (€14,492) | €26,488 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (€1.29) | €1.63 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (€19) | €30 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (€4.17) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (€2.92) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (€29) | €62 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.48) | €3.97 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.59) | €2.66 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.50) | €3.36 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (€1.44) | €2.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (€1.52) | €2.00 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (€3.17) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Fiji | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (€12) | €33 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €61 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (€21) | €49 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (€4.38) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (€2.69) | €2.65 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.50) | €4.67 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (€828) | €525 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (€0.08) | €0.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (€41) | €48 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (€4.14) | €5.21 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 30% cheaper than in Spain
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