Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (25 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (20 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.29 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.59 (2.35 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.30 (8 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (5.69 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.06 (4.54 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.34 (6 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (28 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.36 (4.99 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 (3.31 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,767 (4,105 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,745 (2,589 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (330 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (2,873 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,294 (1,920 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$250 (371 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$55 (82 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (901 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (299 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (15 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (42 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 458% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$115 (171 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (121 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (246 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$138 (205 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,856 (39,845 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.57 (2.32 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 (114 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$37 (55 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$30 (45 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (98 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (5.23 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (4.95 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (43 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$39 (57 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$32 (47 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (321 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 703% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (136 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (24 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.24 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$573 (851 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (0.97 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (84 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$21 (31 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 231% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 44 prices entered by 8 different people.
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For example, you would need at least 14,239 FJ$ (AU$9,597) in Wollongong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,100 FJ$ in Suva.
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