Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$27 (40 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.19 (3.26 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.63 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.10 (6 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (28 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.12 (4.63 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (5.37 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,769 (5,602 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,398 (3,565 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$236 (350 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,872 (5,756 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,526 (2,269 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$140 (208 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$87 (129 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$506 (752 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (346 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (14 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (46 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 517% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$127 (189 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$108 (160 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$200 (298 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$206 (306 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,126 (49,246 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.03 (3.02 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (161 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (37 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (30 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (100 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (4.83 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.06 (4.55 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (38 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 130% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (95 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (66 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (321 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 701% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$183 (271 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (27 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.81 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$650 (967 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (0.80 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$83 (124 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$38 (57 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 501% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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