Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 101% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (45 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (23 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.35 (3.02 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (13 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (12 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (8 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (7 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (35 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (4.69 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (7 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,489 (10,014 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,952 (6,585 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (479 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,354 (5,252 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,866 (4,162 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (225 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (127 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (727 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (280 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (27 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $55 (122 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1525% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (132 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (80 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (218 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (300 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (57,466 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (2.29 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $111 (248 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 375% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (40 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (23 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (238 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 675% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (14 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (9 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (5.71 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (63 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 429% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (144 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (59 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (619 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1447% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (210 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (34 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 (1,040 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.39 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (204 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (25 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 157% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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