Cost of living in Fiji compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 267 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 148 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 68 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 45 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 26 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 87 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 48 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 257 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Mex$ 13,188) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Mex$ 6,551) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Mex$ 2,360) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Mex$ 7,982) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Mex$ 8,743) | Mex$ 6,721 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,940) | Mex$ 717 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 396 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Mex$ 11,314) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Mex$ 3,655) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 116 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 124 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 62% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 969 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 712 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Mex$ 274,106) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 543 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 92 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 200 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 589 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 76 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 61 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 67 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 244 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Fiji | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 363 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 156 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 768 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 164 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 80 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Mex$ 15,663) | Mex$ 11,520 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Mex$ 1.49) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 883 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 78 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
7.832
MXN
/
FJD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,733 prices entered by 958 different people.
Cost of living in Fiji is 17% cheaper than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 63% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico