Cost of Living in Fiji - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Fiji
Address: FJ

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $544 (excluding rent), and $944 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,397 (excluding rent), and $2,336 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.34 FJD 9.89

$3.04 FJD 6.93

$8.68 FJD 19.80

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.74 FJD 97.5

$26.30 FJD 60.0

$78.8 FJD 180

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.01 FJD 15.99

$6.58 FJD 15.00

$8.78 FJD 20.01

Cappuccino

$2.94 FJD 6.69

$1.04 FJD 2.36

$4.52 FJD 10.30

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

$1.31 FJD 3.00

$1.01 FJD 2.31

$2.02 FJD 4.61

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 FJD 2.07

$0.52 FJD 1.19

$1.54 FJD 3.50

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.72 FJD 6.19

$1.34 FJD 3.05

$4.35 FJD 9.91

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.63 FJD 8.28

$2.75 FJD 6.27

$4.58 FJD 10.44

Milk (1 liter)

$1.34 FJD 3.04

$1.12 FJD 2.56

$2.19 FJD 4.98

White Bread (500g)

$0.56 FJD 1.27

$0.30 FJD 0.68

$1.07 FJD 2.44

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.05 FJD 2.39

$0.86 FJD 1.97

$1.52 FJD 3.46

Eggs

$3.33 FJD 7.58

$2.19 FJD 4.99

$4.92 FJD 11.22

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.32 FJD 18.97

$3.27 FJD 7.45

$39.23 FJD 89.4

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.57 FJD 17.27

$2.61 FJD 5.96

$13.07 FJD 29.81

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.36 FJD 16.77

$3.03 FJD 6.91

$10.82 FJD 24.66

Apples (1kg)

$2.46 FJD 5.60

$1.33 FJD 3.02

$3.52 FJD 8.04

Banana (1kg)

$2.50 FJD 5.71

$0.87 FJD 1.99

$4.37 FJD 9.96

Oranges (1kg)

$3.21 FJD 7.32

$1.32 FJD 3.02

$6.60 FJD 15.04

Tomato (1kg)

$2.68 FJD 6.12

$1.33 FJD 3.03

$4.41 FJD 10.05

Potato (1kg)

$1.42 FJD 3.24

$0.73 FJD 1.66

$2.26 FJD 5.16

Onion (1kg)

$1.24 FJD 2.82

$0.88 FJD 2.01

$2.24 FJD 5.11

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.03 FJD 2.35

$0.87 FJD 1.99

$2.19 FJD 4.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.88 FJD 2.01

$0.54 FJD 1.24

$1.37 FJD 3.13

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.69 FJD 22.10

$7.93 FJD 18.09

$11.01 FJD 25.10

Wine (Bottle)

$8.08 FJD 18.43

$5.24 FJD 11.95

$13.10 FJD 29.88

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.20 FJD 5.01

$1.57 FJD 3.59

$2.73 FJD 6.22

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.37 FJD 7.68

$1.79 FJD 4.08

$4.53 FJD 10.32

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.70 FJD 1.60

$0.65 FJD 1.49

$1.30 FJD 2.97

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$22.69 FJD 51.7

$59.2 FJD 135

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.86 FJD 1.95

$1.29 FJD 2.94

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.45 FJD 1.02

$1.36 FJD 3.09

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.67 FJD 10.64

$2.59 FJD 5.91

$8.65 FJD 19.71

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.35 FJD 3.09

$1.19 FJD 2.71

$1.60 FJD 3.65

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

$23.1K FJD 52.7K

$18.9K FJD 43.1K

$26.4K FJD 60.2K

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

$22.5K FJD 51.3K

$22.1K FJD 50.3K

$26.5K FJD 60.3K

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

$54.5 FJD 124

$36.28 FJD 82.7

$68.0 FJD 155

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

$13.50 FJD 30.78

$6.75 FJD 15.39

$15.74 FJD 35.89

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$23.30 FJD 53.1

$17.96 FJD 40.95

$44.91 FJD 102

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$31.48 FJD 71.8

$22.30 FJD 50.9

$44.62 FJD 102

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.85 FJD 15.62

$4.56 FJD 10.41

$9.14 FJD 20.84

Cinema Ticket

$4.33 FJD 9.87

$3.25 FJD 7.41

$6.50 FJD 14.82

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

$177 FJD 403

$90.6 FJD 207

$353 FJD 806

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.7K FJD 26.7K

$4,013 FJD 9,150

$15.6K FJD 35.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$24.84 FJD 56.6

$17.61 FJD 40.14

$30.81 FJD 70.3

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.85 FJD 68.1

$17.69 FJD 40.32

$44.22 FJD 101

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$68.0 FJD 155

$36.00 FJD 82.1

$94.5 FJD 215

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$73.2 FJD 167

$48.91 FJD 112

$116 FJD 264

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$625 FJD 1,426

$313 FJD 713

$1,117 FJD 2,546

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$334 FJD 762

$177 FJD 403

$796 FJD 1,815

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,584 FJD 3,612

$892 FJD 2,035

$3,124 FJD 7,122

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$958 FJD 2,184

$675 FJD 1,540

$2,026 FJD 4,620

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,222 FJD 2,786

$669 FJD 1,526

$2,008 FJD 4,578

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$825 FJD 1,882

$447 FJD 1,019

$1,469 FJD 3,349

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$833 FJD 1,900

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.5

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

Last update: January 19, 2026

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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	$422	$483	$997	$1,148	197.89	40.54
2	Fiji	-	35	$367	$690	$1,138	$1,669	125.1	46.06
3	Korovou	-						45.3	34.61
4	Labasa	30000						113.81	165.35
5	Lautoka	50000	35	$480	$703	$1,249	$1,740	190.3	52.82
6	Nadi	50000	52	$563	$1,047	$1,106	$2,266	86.53	53.11
7	Nasinu	90000		$552	$535	$1,429	$1,307	100.87	46.06
8	Navua	-		$64.1	$65.5	$166	$152	249.69	29.25
9	Suva	100000	49	$549	$995	$1,419	$2,688	95.07	51.38

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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.