Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 101% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (48 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (26 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (2.44 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.59 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.46 (12 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (17 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (11 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (4.49 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (7 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (41 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (7 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (4.21 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,362 (7,409 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,320 (5,111 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (456 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,322 (5,117 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,663 (3,664 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (341 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (84 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (661 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (289 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (25 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (83 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1004% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (138 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (128 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (209 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (266 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,726 (67,709 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (2.78 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (198 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (47 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.97 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (39 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (360 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 1075% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (20 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.72 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (14 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.34 (12 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (5.34 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (75 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 524% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (136 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (63 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (419 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 948% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (212 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (31 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (834 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.35 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (145 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (23 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 130% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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