Cost of living in Fiji compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (€8) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (€3.22) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (€1.02) | €1.54 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (€5.79) | €3.44 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €3.43 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €5.85 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (€1.75) | €2.13 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (€1.07) | €1.15 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (€1.57) | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (€1.88) | €3.38 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (€0.76) | €2.22 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (€711) | €1,796 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (€353) | €1,200 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (€127) | €179 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (€431) | €1,127 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (€472) | €763 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (€105) | €63 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (€28) | €17 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (€610) | €387 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (€197) | €100 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (€5.38) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (€2.64) | €33 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 74% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (€17) | €97 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (€51) | €98 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (€63) | €163 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (€14,786) | €28,283 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (€1.32) | €2.12 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (€20) | €55 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (€4.26) | €18 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (€2.98) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (€30) | €113 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.53) | €5.20 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.64) | €3.08 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.55) | €3.61 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (€1.47) | €1.92 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (€1.55) | €1.73 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (€3.24) | €31 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Fiji | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (€13) | €50 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €29 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (€21) | €77 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (€4.47) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (€2.75) | €4.32 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.55) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (€845) | €486 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (€42) | €55 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (€4.22) | €9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 317 prices entered by 68 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 46% cheaper than in Finland
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