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Cost of Living in Fiji

Name: Fiji
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Across Fiji, living costs for one person average $1,035 a month, including rent and utilities, which take just under half of the total. Other living expenses average about $19 a day.

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🇫🇯 Fiji

Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Fiji

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Fiji actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

A single person spends around $1,035 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$1,035 /mo

A couple spends around $1,708 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$1,708 /mo

A family of three spends around $2,380 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$2,380 /mo

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.16 FJD 11.56

$4.31 FJD 9.64

$8.61 FJD 19.29

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$40.29 FJD 90.2

$22.38 FJD 50.1

$67.2 FJD 150

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.91 FJD 15.48

$6.48 FJD 14.50

$8.64 FJD 19.35

Cappuccino

$2.94 FJD 6.57

$1.95 FJD 4.36

$3.91 FJD 8.74

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.51 FJD 3.39

$1.13 FJD 2.52

$2.02 FJD 4.52

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.02 FJD 2.27

$0.55 FJD 1.23

$2.14 FJD 4.80

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.07 FJD 6.87

$1.35 FJD 3.02

$4.39 FJD 9.82

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.26 FJD 9.54

$3.14 FJD 7.03

$5.38 FJD 12.04

Milk (1 liter)

$1.34 FJD 3.00

$1.25 FJD 2.79

$1.81 FJD 4.05

White Bread (500g)

$0.70 FJD 1.57

$0.32 FJD 0.72

$1.46 FJD 3.28

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.11 FJD 2.49

$0.90 FJD 2.01

$1.56 FJD 3.50

Eggs

$3.29 FJD 7.37

$2.10 FJD 4.71

$4.70 FJD 10.53

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.30 FJD 20.81

$4.47 FJD 10.01

$40.23 FJD 90.1

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.24 FJD 20.68

$2.63 FJD 5.89

$15.33 FJD 34.32

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.94 FJD 17.79

$4.32 FJD 9.68

$13.83 FJD 30.96

Apples (1kg)

$2.56 FJD 5.74

$1.31 FJD 2.92

$3.47 FJD 7.78

Banana (1kg)

$2.66 FJD 5.97

$0.91 FJD 2.04

$4.54 FJD 10.17

Oranges (1kg)

$3.32 FJD 7.43

$1.31 FJD 2.93

$6.53 FJD 14.63

Tomato (1kg)

$2.85 FJD 6.39

$1.31 FJD 2.94

$4.38 FJD 9.80

Potato (1kg)

$1.23 FJD 2.75

$0.69 FJD 1.55

$1.73 FJD 3.87

Onion (1kg)

$1.18 FJD 2.64

$0.84 FJD 1.88

$1.72 FJD 3.86

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.02 FJD 2.28

$0.91 FJD 2.03

$2.25 FJD 5.03

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.81 FJD 1.81

$0.55 FJD 1.23

$1.15 FJD 2.57

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.52 FJD 21.32

$8.66 FJD 19.40

$10.82 FJD 24.23

Wine (Bottle)

$8.28 FJD 18.55

$5.37 FJD 12.03

$12.08 FJD 27.04

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.29 FJD 5.14

$1.79 FJD 4.00

$3.35 FJD 7.51

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.64 FJD 8.15

$1.98 FJD 4.44

$4.42 FJD 9.89

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.78 FJD 1.74

$0.64 FJD 1.44

$1.29 FJD 2.89

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$22.41 FJD 50.2

$58.5 FJD 131

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.87 FJD 1.94

$1.08 FJD 2.42

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.45 FJD 1.01

$0.92 FJD 2.05

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.79 FJD 19.67

$4.74 FJD 10.61

$8.79 FJD 19.67

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.32 FJD 2.96

$1.13 FJD 2.53

$1.71 FJD 3.82

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$24.2K FJD 54.1K

$22.0K FJD 49.2K

$26.4K FJD 59.0K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$25.7K FJD 57.5K

$22.0K FJD 49.3K

$25.7K FJD 57.5K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$57.0 FJD 128

$36.04 FJD 80.7

$67.6 FJD 151

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$14.14 FJD 31.66

$11.05 FJD 24.73

$15.90 FJD 35.61

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$20.36 FJD 45.58

$17.38 FJD 38.91

$43.43 FJD 97.2

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$36.65 FJD 82.1

$22.37 FJD 50.1

$67.1 FJD 150

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.10 FJD 15.89

$6.54 FJD 14.65

$8.73 FJD 19.55

Cinema Ticket

$3.75 FJD 8.40

$2.73 FJD 6.12

$5.46 FJD 12.22

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$188 FJD 420

$86.8 FJD 194

$339 FJD 758

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$13.1K FJD 29.3K

$10.4K FJD 23.2K

$15.3K FJD 34.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$27.77 FJD 62.2

$19.85 FJD 44.44

$30.88 FJD 69.1

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$34.89 FJD 78.1

$20.26 FJD 45.37

$67.5 FJD 151

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$68.2 FJD 153

$36.01 FJD 80.6

$94.5 FJD 212

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$62.5 FJD 140

$49.21 FJD 110

$89.5 FJD 200

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$919 FJD 2,058

$538 FJD 1,204

$1,254 FJD 2,809

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$406 FJD 908

$218 FJD 489

$655 FJD 1,466

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,016 FJD 4,514

$1,120 FJD 2,508

$3,217 FJD 7,203

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$897 FJD 2,007

$657 FJD 1,470

$1,532 FJD 3,431

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,191 FJD 2,667

$654 FJD 1,464

$1,961 FJD 4,391

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$800 FJD 1,792

$434 FJD 972

$1,390 FJD 3,112

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$766 FJD 1,716

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.38

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

Last update: October 18, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Fiji $1,035

Accommodation & Living

$406 39.2%

Groceries & Markets

$247 23.9%

Eating Out

$131 12.7%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$91 8.8%

Clothing & Footwear

$87 8.4%

Sport & Entertainment

$44 4.3%

Getting Around

$29 2.8%

Cost Breakdown

The average net salary in Fiji is $676 – comfortably above average monthly costs of $1,035. Most full-time workers can cover expenses and save.

Groceries average around $105 per month nationally. A mid-range dinner for two costs about $24.00.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($1,035) is 24% below the global median of $1,355.

Average rent ($347) is 48% below the global median of $663.

Dinner for two at a restaurant ($24.00) is 50% below the global median of $48.00.

Public transport ($2.00) is 94% below the global median of $33.00.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

05:40 5:40 AM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

926,276

💱 Currency

Fijian Dollar FJD $

📈 Exchange rate

1 FJD = 0.447 USD

1 FJD = 0.397 EUR

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By City in Fiji

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Ba	15000	25	$92.1	$92.1	$319	$319	72.59	47.73
2	Fiji	92043	34	$378	$700	$931	$1,595	91.09	62.93
3	Korovou	-						29.62	39.07
4	Labasa	30000						280.39	167.3
5	Lautoka	50000	34	$332	$332	$1,099	$1,099	199.58	49.93
6	Nadi	50000	67	$672	$1,373	$1,628	$2,695	71.74	46.03
7	Nasinu	90000						119.66	62.93
8	Navua	5812		$66.2	$66.2	$153	$153	307.61	40.26
9	Suva	100000	45	$571	$947	$1,440	$2,452	257.91	60.23

Fiji Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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Cost of Living in Fiji - Frequently Asked Questions

Fiji tends to offer solid value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads who plan ahead. Across islands, you’ll find a notable contrast between affordable everyday meals and more expensive imported goods or resort zones. For many, Cost of Living in Fiji feels reasonable when you focus on local markets, shared accommodations, and community-focused neighborhoods. You’ll pay less in smaller towns than in the main resort belts, but travel between islands can add up if you’re hopping frequently. Seasonal demand and ferry schedules influence options more than price swings. Tip: test a few neighborhoods on short stays and map a realistic monthly plan before renting long-term.

Expect a mix of options: beachfront bungalows, apartment shares, and guesthouses, with many expats gravitating to casual compounds in towns like Suva, Nadi, or Lautoka. When budgeting, prioritize locally sourced meals, which can stretch your daily food budget, and use buses, ferries, or scooters for flexible transport. Co-working spaces exist in larger towns and resort pockets, often pairing reliable internet with a social scene. For errands, markets and fresh produce stalls are best for value. Fiji living cost tends to be friendlier when you shop local, negotiate long-term arrangements, and avoid peak-season surges at tourist hubs. Tip: Start with short-term stays to test routines.

Quality of life in Fiji hinges on choosing the right neighborhood and a sensible budgeting framework. If you prefer quiet beaches, look beyond resort strips to local towns with community clinics, schools, and markets. Build a simple monthly plan that covers rent, utilities, groceries, and transport, then add a buffer for maintenance and occasional travel between islands. Seasonality affects activity levels, with shoulder seasons offering calmer streets and better negotiation chances for longer stays. Practical tips: set up flexible work hours to align with reliable internet, use public transit when possible, and lean on local exchanges for inexpensive services. Tip: track expenses week by week and adjust freely.

Fiji is affordable by global standards, though costs vary a lot by region. Smaller cities and rural areas are genuinely cheap, while capitals and tourist spots are pricier – but still below international averages for similar quality.

Rent in Fiji varies a lot – Suva has the highest prices, and the gap between capital and provincial rents can be 50% or more. Choosing which city to live in is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.

Absolutely – in smaller cities across Fiji, $1,000 covers rent and daily expenses with room to spare for eating out, entertainment, and saving. Even mid-sized cities work at this budget level.