Cost of living in Fiji compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (€3.20) | €5.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (€1.01) | €1.16 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (€5.74) | €4.11 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €2.99 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (€1.73) | €2.19 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (€1.06) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (€1.55) | €1.98 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (€1.87) | €2.81 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (€0.76) | €1.74 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (€705) | €1,446 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (€350) | €1,098 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (€126) | €285 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (€427) | €958 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (€468) | €764 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (€104) | €131 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (€605) | €597 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (€196) | €189 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (€5.33) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (€2.62) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 71% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (€17) | €102 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (€10) | €41 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (€50) | €107 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (€63) | €114 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (€14,661) | €35,150 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (€1.31) | €1.84 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (€4.22) | €12 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (€2.95) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (€29) | €26 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.51) | €4.00 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.62) | €5.18 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.53) | €4.73 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (€1.46) | €2.00 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (€1.54) | €3.00 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (€3.21) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Fiji | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (€13) | €60 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €28 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €97 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (€21) | €73 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (€4.43) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (€2.73) | €3.64 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.53) | €4.71 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (€838) | €561 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (€42) | €30 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (€4.19) | €8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 395 prices entered by 86 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Belgium
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