Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (27 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (18 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.60 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (2.12 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.51 (5.21 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.22 (8 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (31 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.51 (5.20 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.58 (3.82 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,541 (3,770 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (2,331 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 (308 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,462 (2,170 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,139 (1,690 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$180 (267 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (94 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$725 (1,076 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (320 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (44 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$93 (138 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$52 (78 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$128 (190 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$111 (165 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,952 (41,471 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.72 (2.55 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (160 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (41 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (27 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (103 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (3.95 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (5.66 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (40 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 119% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cairns | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (82 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (52 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$114 (170 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$114 (169 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (24 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$720 (1,068 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (1.48 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 777% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (87 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (41 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 333% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38 prices entered by 11 different people.
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