Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (25 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (19 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.55 (2.32 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.41 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.16 (6 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.25 (6 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.56 (5.30 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (8 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (30 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.86 (5.75 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (3.49 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,590 (3,862 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,772 (2,642 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$349 (520 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,021 (3,013 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,397 (2,082 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$337 (502 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (104 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$628 (936 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (307 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (17 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (45 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 503% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 121% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$143 (213 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$118 (176 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (268 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$187 (279 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,363 (48,245 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.65 (2.46 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 52 FJ$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (31 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (19 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$85 (126 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 5.48 FJ$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.22 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.86 (4.27 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.57 (5.31 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (43 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Darwin | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (91 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (59 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 (242 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 504% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (182 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (25 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.40 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,870 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.17 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (115 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (51 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 439% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 73 prices entered by 12 different people.
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For example, you would need at least 14,653 FJ$ (AU$9,830) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,600 FJ$ in Suva.
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