Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (41 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.92 (4.75 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.74 (8 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.56 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.57 (5.80 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.63 (5.89 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (34 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.24 (5.26 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.09 (5.02 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,284 (6,957 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,943 (4,778 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (247 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,432 (3,949 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,944 (3,156 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$82 (133 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$82 (133 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$435 (706 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$299 (485 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (17 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (48 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (136 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (99 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (204 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (260 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,055 (48,802 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.98 (3.22 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$125 (204 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 290% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (36 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 125% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (18 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (34 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$156 (252 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 724% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (17 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.25 (5.28 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.21 (5.21 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (44 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 (133 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (54 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$291 (472 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1079% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (182 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (24 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$558 (907 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (0.59 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (109 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (24 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 150% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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