Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 24% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 28% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨488 (13 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨363 (10 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨196 (5.31 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (1.40 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (2.67 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (1.10 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (7 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨208 (5.63 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (1.01 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨174 (4.72 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,194 (32 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (2.23 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (1.32 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 40% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨49,847 (1,352 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,387 (797 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,182 (195 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨36,620 (993 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨23,156 (628 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,968 (243 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨655 (18 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨24,953 (677 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,848 (403 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨634 (17 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨527 (14 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 17% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,867 (78 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,446 (66 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,165 (113 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,176 (86 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 7% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,251,450 (33,938 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (2.85 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,992 (54 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨218 (5.90 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 17% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (3.59 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (7 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨802 (22 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (4.28 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (2.02 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 (8 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 21% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,840 (50 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨733 (20 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (45 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,524 (68 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,034 (28 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨367 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨264 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (1,138 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.04 (0.03 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,602 (43 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨224 (6 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 695 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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