Cost of living in Suva (Fiji) is 48% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Suva (Fiji) is 36% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 FJ$ (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.87 FJ$ (AU$1.99) | AU$1.67 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.72) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.99 FJ$ (AU$4.16) | AU$4.54 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 FJ$ (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96 FJ$ (AU$4.13) | AU$4.80 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.73 FJ$ (AU$1.89) | AU$3.32 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25 FJ$ (AU$2.94) | AU$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 FJ$ (AU$17) | AU$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.16 FJ$ (AU$2.88) | AU$3.10 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97 FJ$ (AU$1.36) | AU$2.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Suva (Fiji) is 52% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,297 FJ$ (AU$1,592) | AU$3,193 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,170 FJ$ (AU$811) | AU$2,168 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 FJ$ (AU$150) | AU$267 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,712 FJ$ (AU$1,187) | AU$2,398 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 999 FJ$ (AU$693) | AU$1,749 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 128 FJ$ (AU$89) | AU$207 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 FJ$ (AU$38) | AU$55 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 FJ$ (AU$1,056) | AU$469 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 459 FJ$ (AU$318) | AU$271 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 FJ$ (AU$5.25) | AU$42 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Suva (Fiji) is 39% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 74 FJ$ (AU$51) | AU$112 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77 FJ$ (AU$53) | AU$86 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174 FJ$ (AU$121) | AU$168 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 FJ$ (AU$108) | AU$128 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Suva (Fiji) is 51% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,106 FJ$ (AU$32,658) | AU$31,916 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 FJ$ (AU$1.77) | AU$1.99 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 52 FJ$ (AU$36) | AU$107 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 12 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$23 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Suva (Fiji) is 34% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 FJ$ (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 31 FJ$ (AU$21) | AU$76 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.48 FJ$ (AU$3.80) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.99) | AU$4.10 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.94) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.55 FJ$ (AU$2.46) | AU$3.59 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.01 FJ$ (AU$2.78) | AU$2.99 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 FJ$ (AU$8) | AU$34 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Suva (Fiji) is 56% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Suva | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 FJ$ (AU$35) | AU$70 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 FJ$ (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 FJ$ (AU$28) | AU$175 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 FJ$ (AU$65) | AU$88 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.67) | AU$4.77 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.33) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,870 FJ$ (AU$1,297) | AU$738 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 FJ$ (AU$0.12) | AU$0.90 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 63 FJ$ (AU$44) | AU$67 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 76 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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