Cost of living in Fiji compared to Germany
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (€3.14) | €5.46 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (€0.99) | €1.24 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (€5.65) | €4.08 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €3.07 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (€1.70) | €2.65 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (€1.05) | €1.92 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (€1.53) | €1.02 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (€1.83) | €2.16 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (€0.74) | €1.72 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (€693) | €1,993 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (€344) | €1,565 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (€124) | €243 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (€420) | €1,217 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (€460) | €925 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (€102) | €214 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (€595) | €364 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (€192) | €114 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (€5.24) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (€2.57) | €17 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 68% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (€16) | €86 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (€10) | €37 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (€49) | €88 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (€62) | €115 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (€14,408) | €30,308 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (€1.28) | €1.85 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (€19) | €60 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (€4.15) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (€2.90) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (€29) | €72 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (€2.47) | €3.24 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.57) | €2.68 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.48) | €3.18 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (€1.43) | €1.78 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (€1.51) | €1.61 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (€3.16) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Fiji | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (€12) | €44 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (€21) | €62 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (€4.35) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (€2.68) | €3.52 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (€2.48) | €4.06 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (€823) | €617 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (€41) | €40 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (€4.12) | €8 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,755 prices entered by 421 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 46% cheaper than in Germany
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