Cost of Living Comparison Between Suva and Nadi Cost of Living Comparison Between Suva and Nadi

😐 Solo nomad: Suva is 7.2% more expensive than Nadi without rent, and 3.7% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Suva is 11% more expensive than Nadi without rent, and 14.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.2 FJD 11.72
$3.9 FJD 8.8
33.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.47 FJD 100
$27.19 FJD 61.4
63.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.74 FJD 15.2
$7.79 FJD 17.58
-13.48%
Cappuccino
$3.2 FJD 7.22
$3.35 FJD 7.56
-4.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 FJD 3.36
$0.93 FJD 2.09
60.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 FJD 1.61
$0.98 FJD 2.22
-27.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.05 FJD 6.87
$2.82 FJD 6.35
8.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 FJD 8.24
$3.04 FJD 6.86
20.07%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.3 FJD 2.92
$1.41 FJD 3.18
-7.80%
White Bread (500g)
$0.48 FJD 1.09
$0.81 FJD 1.84
-40.74%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 FJD 2.72
-
-
Eggs
$3.43 FJD 7.75
$2.11 FJD 4.76
62.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.23 FJD 20.83
$5.07 FJD 11.44
82.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.08 FJD 15.98
$12.71 FJD 28.67
-44.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.49 FJD 16.9
-
-
Apples (1kg)
$2.43 FJD 5.47
$2.19 FJD 4.95
10.96%
Banana (1kg)
$2.42 FJD 5.47
$2.64 FJD 5.95
-8.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.38 FJD 7.62
-
-
Tomato (1kg)
$3.14 FJD 7.09
$3.41 FJD 7.68
-7.92%
Potato (1kg)
$1.51 FJD 3.41
$1.74 FJD 3.92
-13.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.23 FJD 2.78
$1.82 FJD 4.1
-32.42%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.2 FJD 2.72
$1.16 FJD 2.62
3.45%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.82 FJD 1.84
$1.65 FJD 3.73
-50.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.06 FJD 22.7
$8.15 FJD 18.38
23.44%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.12 FJD 18.33
$11.09 FJD 25.03
-26.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.14 FJD 4.83
-
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.4 FJD 7.67
-
-
🚌 Getting Around
Suva
Nadi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 FJD 2.13
$0.65 FJD 1.47
44.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.6 FJD 51
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.9 FJD 2.04
$1.1 FJD 2.48
-18.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.45 FJD 1
$0.45 FJD 1.01
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.9 FJD 20.08
$4.78 FJD 10.78
86.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.4 FJD 3.15
$1.3 FJD 2.94
7.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24K FJD 54.2K
$19.9K FJD 45K
20.47%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25K FJD 56.5K
$24.8K FJD 56K
0.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$45.39 FJD 102
$55 FJD 124
-17.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.31 FJD 30.03
$15.42 FJD 34.78
-13.68%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.83 FJD 53.8
$19.9 FJD 44.9
19.75%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.16 FJD 68.1
$38.42 FJD 86.7
-21.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 FJD 16.43
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.35 FJD 9.81
$4.65 FJD 10.5
-6.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$227 FJD 512
$223 FJD 503
1.76%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.2K FJD 32.1K
$4,047 FJD 9,129
251.61%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.62 FJD 57.8
$28.41 FJD 64.1
-9.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.31 FJD 61.6
$44.12 FJD 99.5
-38.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.7 FJD 160
$58.9 FJD 133
20.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$61 FJD 138
$66.1 FJD 149
-7.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Suva
Nadi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$589 FJD 1,329
$890 FJD 2,007
-33.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$377 FJD 852
$480 FJD 1,082
-21.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,036 FJD 4,593
$1,569 FJD 3,540
29.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,213 FJD 2,737
$1,045 FJD 2,359
16.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,333 FJD 3,008
$675 FJD 1,523
97.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$836 FJD 1,886
$509 FJD 1,148
64.31%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Suva
Nadi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$967 FJD 2,182
$1,117 FJD 2,521
-13.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.7
6.17
24.80%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Suva: October 28, 2025

Last update for Nadi: October 27, 2025

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