Cost of living in Maui (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 170% | |||
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| Food in Maui (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (52 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (23 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (19 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.07 (4.59 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (15 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (18 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (20 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (14 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.07 (7 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.94 (13 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (34 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.67 (10 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.80 (11 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Maui (United States) is 229% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,263 (9,433 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,159 (6,991 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (592 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,654 (5,873 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 (4,416 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (357 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (137 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $414 (916 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (289 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (32 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (74 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 878% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Maui (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (149 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (162 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (213 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $170 (376 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Maui (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,530 (60,923 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (2.84 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (94 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (57 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 360% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Maui (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (26 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (37 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (318 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 938% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (21 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 275% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.52 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (14 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (4.61 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (75 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 525% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Maui (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maui | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (129 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (63 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (272 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 580% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $124 (275 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (32 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (952 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.37 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (115 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (27 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 183% | |
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TOTAL | + 151% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 78 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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