Cost of living in France compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 41% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (50 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (29 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (2.94 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (20 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 (7 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (5.14 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.26 (5.75 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (24 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (6 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (3.40 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in France is 49% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,771 (4,515 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (3,720 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (636 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,160 (2,957 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €854 (2,178 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (305 FJ$) | 800 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (61 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €255 (650 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (307 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (24 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (38 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 259% | |||
| Clothes in France is 259% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (234 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 485% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (102 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 308% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (275 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (246 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in France is 185% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,639 (75,542 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (4.49 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 349% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (158 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 132% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (26 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (46 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 548% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (67 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (16 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (5.81 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (10 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (61 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 699% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 74% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| France | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (114 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (59 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (267 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (162 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (30 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.92 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (19 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (1,280 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (0.37 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (75 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (31 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,038 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 86% more expensive than in Fiji
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