Cost of living in Fiji compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 4% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (ARS $1,641) | ARS $3,044 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (ARS $1,361) | ARS $1,998 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (ARS $702) | ARS $653 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (ARS $222) | ARS $260 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (ARS $1,262) | ARS $542 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (ARS $1,591) | ARS $375 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (ARS $1,584) | ARS $794 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (ARS $380) | ARS $476 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (ARS $234) | ARS $243 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (ARS $341) | ARS $324 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (ARS $1,526) | ARS $1,523 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (ARS $410) | ARS $482 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (ARS $166) | ARS $161 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (ARS $155,017) | ARS $135,911 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (ARS $76,998) | ARS $86,323 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (ARS $27,736) | ARS $10,401 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (ARS $93,826) | ARS $91,242 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (ARS $102,766) | ARS $55,216 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (ARS $22,801) | ARS $9,604 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (ARS $6,005) | ARS $4,942 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (ARS $132,995) | ARS $89,690 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (ARS $42,968) | ARS $45,911 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (ARS $1,172) | ARS $1,450 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (ARS $575) | ARS $843 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 74% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (ARS $3,682) | ARS $19,144 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (ARS $2,301) | ARS $11,393 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (ARS $11,047) | ARS $32,674 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (ARS $13,808) | ARS $26,129 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (ARS $3,221,979) | ARS $6,120,370 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (ARS $287) | ARS $218 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (ARS $4,319) | ARS $4,028 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (ARS $928) | ARS $1,588 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (ARS $649) | ARS $2,056 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (ARS $6,444) | ARS $3,547 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (ARS $552) | ARS $923 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (ARS $575) | ARS $514 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (ARS $555) | ARS $691 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (ARS $321) | ARS $493 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (ARS $339) | ARS $446 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (ARS $706) | ARS $1,762 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 30% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Fiji | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (ARS $2,776) | ARS $4,554 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (ARS $1,615) | ARS $2,158 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $7,888 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (ARS $4,617) | ARS $6,815 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (ARS $973) | ARS $1,444 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (ARS $599) | ARS $940 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (ARS $555) | ARS $657 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (ARS $184,113) | ARS $266,473 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (ARS $17) | ARS $58 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (ARS $9,206) | ARS $6,331 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (ARS $921) | ARS $555 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 11% cheaper than in Argentina
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