Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rome | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (44 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (3.41 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (5.80 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (18 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (5.24 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (3.85 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (3.10 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (17 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (3.95 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (3.49 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 52% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rome | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (4,783 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (2,895 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (332 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (2,475 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (1,681 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (222 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (66 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (934 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (378 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (13 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (21 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 40% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rome | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (190 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (86 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (200 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (268 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 56% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (60,078 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (4.30 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (84 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (35 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 87% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rome | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (22 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (226 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 639% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (11 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (5.35 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (4.69 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (51 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 56% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rome | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (100 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (42 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (159 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (153 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (4.16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (1,159 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.43 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (124 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (13 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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