Cost of living in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (40 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (3.29 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.88 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (15 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (19 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (8 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (4.46 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (8 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (41 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (5.18 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (5.68 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,859 (6,470 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,291 (5,186 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (318 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,396 (5,423 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,024 (4,580 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (287 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (123 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (668 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (378 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (34 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (69 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 817% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (127 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (137 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (252 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (295 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,174 (45,654 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (2.72 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 52 FJ$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (60 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 379% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (46 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (316 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 930% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 5.48 FJ$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.31 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.96 (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (8 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.58 (5.84 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (63 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Walnut Creek, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Walnut Creek, California | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (113 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (58 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (372 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 830% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (264 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (32 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,870 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.17 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (165 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (20 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 115% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38 prices entered by 7 different people.
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