Cost of living in Fiji compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.29) | $5.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ ($1.26) | $1.11 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ ($3.88) | $5.26 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $4.88 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ ($3.88) | $4.25 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.10) | $2.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.60) | $3.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.59) | $2.93 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ ($0.43) | $3.15 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ ($1,322) | $3,263 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ ($431) | $2,457 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($130) | $230 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($440) | $2,253 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($482) | $1,659 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($107) | $165 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($28) | $63 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($623) | $255 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($201) | $145 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.49) | $15 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($17) | $58 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $51 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($52) | $106 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($65) | $142 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,101) | $30,881 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ ($0.43) | $0.95 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($20) | $87 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.35) | $9 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.04) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($30) | $162 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.59) | $9 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.70) | $5.19 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.60) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.50) | $5.13 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.59) | $2.34 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.31) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Fiji | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($13) | $61 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $30 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($22) | $103 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.56) | $15 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.81) | $5.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.60) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($863) | $490 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.08) | $0.54 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($43) | $72 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ ($9) | $11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,521 prices entered by 1,991 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 60% cheaper than in United States
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