Cost of living in Fiji compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (16 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (13 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (7 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (2.19 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (12 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (16 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (16 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (3.76 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (2.31 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (3.37 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (15 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (4.05 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (1.64 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 61% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (1,531 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (761 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (274 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (927 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (1,015 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (225 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (59 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (1,314 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (424 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (12 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (5.68 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 86% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 86% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (36 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (23 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (109 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (136 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 58% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (31,823 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (2.84 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (43 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 60% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (9 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (6 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (64 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (5.46 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (5.68 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (5.48 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (3.17 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (3.34 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (7 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 55% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Fiji | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (27 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (16 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 110 Bds$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (46 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (10 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (5.92 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (5.48 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (1,818 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (0.17 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (91 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (9 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 64 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.909
BBD
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Cost of living in Fiji is 59% cheaper than in Barbados
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