Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 105% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (44 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (2.78 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.74 (13 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (15 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (11 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (7 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (6 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (34 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.80 (8 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.60 (8 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (6,241 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,153 (4,803 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (491 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,051 (4,574 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,449 (3,232 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (313 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (147 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (585 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (187 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (26 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (60 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 702% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (112 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (87 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (197 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (287 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,323 (65,412 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (2.26 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (214 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (67 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (42 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (179 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 485% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (18 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.21 (9 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (4.18 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (80 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (104 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (60 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (514 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (164 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (31 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (697 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.40 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (111 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (26 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 178% | |
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TOTAL | + 125% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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