Cost of living in Japan compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,042 (17 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (12 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥535 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (3.33 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥317 (5.32 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥643 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥980 (16 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥930 (16 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥582 (10 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥286 (4.79 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,262 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (3.56 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥210 (3.53 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 108% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥304,371 (5,108 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥174,784 (2,933 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,814 (484 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥163,256 (2,740 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,664 (1,421 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (323 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,541 (76 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥46,246 (776 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (289 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,276 (21 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,040 (34 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 448% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 141% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,137 (103 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,107 (86 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,978 (151 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (228 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 110% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (45,319 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 (2.79 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 (174 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 142% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (42 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (33 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 368% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,368 (90 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (3.67 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (3.62 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (66 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 760% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Japan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (69 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (60 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (160 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,100 (102 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (17 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥480 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥116,519 (1,955 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (0.88 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,305 (156 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥596 (10 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 80% more expensive than in Fiji
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