Cost of living in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 27% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 31% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$25 (35 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$12 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.14 (2.96 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$4.95 (7 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$8 (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.62 (4.99 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.46 (4.78 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$2.98 (4.11 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (23 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.12 (4.31 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.34 (1.85 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,893 (5,373 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$1,465 (2,022 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 216 FJ$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,712 FJ$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 999 FJ$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 128 FJ$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 55 FJ$ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$932 (1,286 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (315 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 8 FJ$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 79% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 74 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$153 (211 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 174 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 156 FJ$ | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Rotorua (New Zealand) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$31,044 (42,845 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (2.87 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 52 FJ$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 12 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (22 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 18 FJ$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$56 (78 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 5.48 FJ$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$12 (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 7 FJ$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.20 (4.42 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.18 (5.77 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$19 (27 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotorua (New Zealand) is 36% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Rotorua | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$58 (80 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$26 (36 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40 FJ$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$110 (152 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 14 FJ$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.23 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$635 (876 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.33 (0.46 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (120 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 9 FJ$ | - | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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