Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 134% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$25 (37 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$18 (27 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.86 (2.78 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (13 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.98 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.39 (7 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.76 (9 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (36 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.26 (6 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (3.70 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 147% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,838 (5,748 FJ$) | 2,297 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,231 (4,839 FJ$) | 1,170 FJ$ | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$259 (388 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,443 (3,659 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,755 (2,629 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$158 (237 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$68 (101 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$553 (828 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$240 (360 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (20 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$54 (81 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 965% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$138 (207 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (142 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (256 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$214 (321 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,682 (57,938 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (2.98 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (207 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$30 (45 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (30 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$90 (135 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.81 (7 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.81 (7 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (51 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 193% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brisbane | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$87 (130 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (69 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$325 (487 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$159 (238 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (34 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.94 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$983 (1,472 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.92 (1.38 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 714% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (108 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$50 (74 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 683% | |
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TOTAL | + 134% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 402 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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