Cost of living in Fiji compared to United States
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.39) | $5.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ ($1.07) | $1.09 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ ($6) | $4.92 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $4.81 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ ($1.83) | $4.67 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.13) | $2.52 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.65) | $3.12 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ ($1.98) | $2.74 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ ($0.80) | $3.05 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ ($748) | $2,875 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ ($371) | $2,210 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($134) | $219 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($453) | $1,960 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($496) | $1,472 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($110) | $149 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($29) | $63 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($641) | $295 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($207) | $136 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.65) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ ($2.77) | $31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($18) | $54 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($53) | $93 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($67) | $121 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,540) | $27,744 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ ($1.39) | $1.06 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($21) | $82 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.47) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.13) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($31) | $139 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.66) | $8 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.77) | $4.85 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.68) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.55) | $4.78 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.63) | $2.24 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.40) | $28 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($13) | $55 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($22) | $89 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.69) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.89) | $5.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.68) | $6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($888) | $554 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($44) | $59 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ ($4.44) | $10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 57% cheaper than in United States
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