Cost of living in Fiji compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (AU$5.12) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (AU$1.62) | AU$2.05 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (AU$2.77) | AU$5.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (AU$1.70) | AU$3.61 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (AU$2.49) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (AU$2.99) | AU$3.81 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (AU$1.21) | AU$3.30 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,033 FJ$ (AU$1,364) | AU$4,616 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (AU$671) | AU$3,120 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (AU$202) | AU$295 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (AU$684) | AU$2,783 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (AU$749) | AU$2,093 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (AU$166) | AU$214 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (AU$44) | AU$75 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (AU$970) | AU$649 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (AU$313) | AU$301 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$42 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (AU$27) | AU$125 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (AU$17) | AU$93 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (AU$81) | AU$172 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (AU$101) | AU$193 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (AU$23,490) | AU$39,565 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (AU$2.09) | AU$2.00 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (AU$31) | AU$163 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.73) | AU$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (AU$47) | AU$87 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (AU$4.03) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.19) | AU$5.76 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.05) | AU$10 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (AU$2.34) | AU$4.33 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (AU$2.47) | AU$4.48 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (AU$5.15) | AU$37 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Fiji | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (AU$20) | AU$72 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (AU$12) | AU$46 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$321 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (AU$34) | AU$127 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (AU$4.37) | AU$5.20 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (AU$4.05) | AU$11 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (AU$1,342) | AU$874 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (AU$0.13) | AU$0.65 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (AU$67) | AU$88 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (AU$7) | AU$44 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.671
AUD
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,876 prices entered by 335 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 56% cheaper than in Australia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Australia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Australia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Australia