Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (42 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.88 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (3.03 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (11 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (5.40 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (3.57 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (3.34 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (15 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (7 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (3.49 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 172% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,238 (5,362 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (4,473 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (638 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,526 (3,657 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,291 (3,092 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (485 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (95 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (760 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (449 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (32 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (45 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 622% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 188% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (184 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (81 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (215 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (289 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 169% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (68,590 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (5.01 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (203 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 333% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (4.91 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (29 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (117 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (5.68 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (8 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (58 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 660% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Netherlands | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (132 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 337% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (58 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (560 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (170 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (32 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (1,525 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.19 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (91 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 840 prices entered by 176 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 111% more expensive than in Fiji
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