Cost of living in Fiji compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fiji is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 FJ$ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 42 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 FJ$ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 32 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 FJ$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41 FJ$ (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 6 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 FJ$ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 FJ$ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 5.00 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 FJ$ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 20 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 FJ$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 FJ$ (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 3.66 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71 FJ$ (Dirham 5.96) | Dirham 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 FJ$ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 64 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.45 FJ$ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.81 FJ$ (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 4.47 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,684 FJ$ (Dirham 2,709) | Dirham 9,818 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836 FJ$ (Dirham 1,346) | Dirham 6,908 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 FJ$ (Dirham 485) | Dirham 885 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,019 FJ$ (Dirham 1,640) | Dirham 5,950 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,116 FJ$ (Dirham 1,796) | Dirham 4,006 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 FJ$ (Dirham 398) | Dirham 650 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65 FJ$ (Dirham 105) | Dirham 330 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,445 FJ$ (Dirham 2,324) | Dirham 931 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 467 FJ$ (Dirham 751) | Dirham 355 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 FJ$ (Dirham 20) | Dirham 43 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 37 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Fiji is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40 FJ$ (Dirham 64) | Dirham 194 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25 FJ$ (Dirham 40) | Dirham 185 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 FJ$ (Dirham 193) | Dirham 340 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150 FJ$ (Dirham 241) | Dirham 340 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Fiji is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,000 FJ$ (Dirham 56,306) | Dirham 95,977 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.12 FJ$ (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 3.08 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 FJ$ (Dirham 75) | Dirham 98 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Fiji is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 FJ$ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7 FJ$ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 30 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 FJ$ (Dirham 113) | Dirham 272 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6.00 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 28 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 23 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.49 FJ$ (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.68 FJ$ (Dirham 5.92) | Dirham 12 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 FJ$ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 43 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Fiji is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Fiji | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 FJ$ (Dirham 49) | Dirham 169 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18 FJ$ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 92 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 320 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 FJ$ (Dirham 81) | Dirham 292 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 FJ$ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 81 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 FJ$ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 FJ$ (Dirham 3,218) | Dirham 1,948 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19 FJ$ (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 0.71 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 FJ$ (Dirham 161) | Dirham 260 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 FJ$ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fiji is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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