Cost of living in India compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 51% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (10 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨351 (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (4.65 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (1.56 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (2.25 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (1.20 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨250 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨173 (4.64 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (0.83 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (4.47 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨847 (23 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨97 (2.58 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (1.03 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,694 (1,411 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨31,325 (839 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,769 (128 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,397 (787 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,972 (454 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,814 (129 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨691 (19 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,276 (810 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,282 (302 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨479 (13 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 (14 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in India is 83% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (68 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,934 (79 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,380 (117 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,418 (91 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in India is 6% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,030,960 (54,367 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (2.78 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,138 (30 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 20% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (3.77 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨318 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨882 (24 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨372 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (5.00 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨162 (4.33 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (2.37 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 22% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| India | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,502 (40 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨684 (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,392 (37 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (52 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨882 (24 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (5.66 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (5.00 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,020 (1,419 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.27 (0.03 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,639 (44 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨303 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,776 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in India is 28% cheaper than in Fiji
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