Cost of living in Fiji compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 FJ$ (Rp 179,673) | Rp 62,319 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 FJ$ (Rp 129,365) | Rp 58,663 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Rp 54,833) | Rp 32,593 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.93 FJ$ (Rp 21,058) | Rp 24,589 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 FJ$ (Rp 64,682) | Rp 31,337 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Rp 124,208) | Rp 14,750 | + 742% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 FJ$ (Rp 129,365) | Rp 72,901 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 FJ$ (Rp 64,682) | Rp 45,403 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Rp 18,251) | Rp 22,376 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Rp 26,629) | Rp 32,966 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Rp 119,162) | Rp 344,694 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00 FJ$ (Rp 43,122) | Rp 18,943 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00 FJ$ (Rp 7,187) | Rp 15,178 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,065 FJ$ (Rp 22,026,665) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 FJ$ (Rp 7,186,936) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Rp 2,165,366) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Rp 7,325,069) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Rp 8,023,064) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Rp 1,780,111) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Rp 468,813) | Rp 378,883 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Rp 10,383,038) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 224% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Rp 3,354,574) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Rp 91,488) | Rp 91,402 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Rp 287,477) | Rp 759,724 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Rp 179,673) | Rp 458,661 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Rp 862,432) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Rp 1,078,040) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Rp 251,542,760) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 FJ$ (Rp 7,187) | Rp 12,092 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Rp 337,177) | Rp 199,904 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Rp 72,423) | Rp 22,456 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Rp 50,641) | Rp 96,147 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Rp 503,086) | Rp 275,446 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Rp 43,122) | Rp 66,604 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 44,918) | Rp 26,592 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 43,325) | Rp 33,023 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Rp 25,052) | Rp 27,953 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Rp 26,432) | Rp 12,305 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Rp 55,104) | Rp 84,361 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Fiji | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Rp 216,716) | Rp 261,890 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Rp 126,048) | Rp 104,570 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Rp 360,455) | Rp 379,769 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Rp 75,962) | Rp 149,637 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Rp 46,770) | Rp 38,584 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Rp 43,343) | Rp 50,891 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Rp 14,373,872) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Rp 1,363) | Rp 2,388 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Rp 718,694) | Rp 433,566 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 FJ$ (Rp 143,739) | Rp 42,636 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 513 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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