Cost of living in Fiji compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ ($3.46) | $2.68 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ ($1.09) | $1.03 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ ($6) | $2.31 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $1.16 | + 579% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $3.90 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ ($1.87) | $2.02 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ ($1.15) | $1.12 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ ($1.68) | $1.40 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ ($2.02) | $1.96 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ ($0.82) | $0.88 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ ($764) | $635 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ ($380) | $390 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ ($137) | $56 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ ($463) | $507 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ ($507) | $286 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ ($112) | $36 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ ($30) | $25 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ ($656) | $488 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ ($212) | $143 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ ($5.78) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ ($2.84) | $10 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ ($18) | $63 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ ($11) | $48 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ ($54) | $113 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ ($68) | $81 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ ($15,883) | $20,916 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ ($1.42) | $0.88 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ ($21) | $24 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ ($4.57) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ ($3.20) | $9 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ ($32) | $36 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ ($2.72) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.84) | $4.04 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.74) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ ($1.58) | $1.96 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ ($1.67) | $1.67 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ ($3.48) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 22% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Fiji | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ ($14) | $18 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ ($23) | $53 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ ($4.80) | $10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ ($2.95) | $3.55 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ ($2.74) | $1.83 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ ($908) | $788 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ ($45) | $51 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ ($4.54) | $4.61 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Fiji is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador
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