Cost of living in Portugal compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (24 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (2.10 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (7 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (4.99 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (4.38 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (4.05 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (2.58 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.97 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (5.37 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (2.04 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,166 (2,814 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (2,063 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (310 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €892 (2,153 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €584 (1,409 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (222 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (66 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (820 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (243 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (20 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 166% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (207 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (72 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (184 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (210 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 70% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,840 (69,630 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (4.44 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (88 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 86% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (152 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (9 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (5.64 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (5.24 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (34 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Portugal | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (69 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (33 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (107 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (96 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (21 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (4.72 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (1,486 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (0.90 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (81 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,513 prices entered by 316 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Fiji
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