Cost of Living in Fiji - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Fiji
Address: FJ

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $546 (excluding rent), and $940 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,384 (excluding rent), and $2,371 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.52 FJD 10.03

$3.17 FJD 7.03

$9.04 FJD 20.07

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$44.20 FJD 98.1

$27.20 FJD 60.4

$81.5 FJD 181

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.31 FJD 16.22

$6.86 FJD 15.22

$9.15 FJD 20.30

Cappuccino

$2.81 FJD 6.23

$0.99 FJD 2.20

$4.32 FJD 9.60

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

$1.33 FJD 2.94

$1.02 FJD 2.26

$2.04 FJD 4.53

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 FJD 2.02

$0.52 FJD 1.16

$1.54 FJD 3.42

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.73 FJD 6.06

$1.34 FJD 2.98

$4.37 FJD 9.69

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.62 FJD 8.04

$2.74 FJD 6.08

$4.56 FJD 10.13

Milk (1 liter)

$1.34 FJD 2.97

$1.12 FJD 2.49

$2.19 FJD 4.85

White Bread (500g)

$0.57 FJD 1.26

$0.30 FJD 0.67

$1.09 FJD 2.41

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.10 FJD 2.44

$0.91 FJD 2.01

$1.59 FJD 3.53

Eggs

$3.27 FJD 7.27

$2.16 FJD 4.79

$4.85 FJD 10.76

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.73 FJD 19.38

$3.43 FJD 7.61

$41.16 FJD 91.4

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.96 FJD 17.67

$2.75 FJD 6.10

$13.74 FJD 30.50

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.62 FJD 16.92

$3.14 FJD 6.97

$11.21 FJD 24.88

Apples (1kg)

$2.55 FJD 5.66

$1.38 FJD 3.06

$3.66 FJD 8.13

Banana (1kg)

$2.60 FJD 5.78

$0.91 FJD 2.02

$4.54 FJD 10.09

Oranges (1kg)

$3.32 FJD 7.37

$1.37 FJD 3.04

$6.83 FJD 15.16

Tomato (1kg)

$2.66 FJD 5.91

$1.32 FJD 2.92

$4.37 FJD 9.71

Potato (1kg)

$1.36 FJD 3.01

$0.69 FJD 1.54

$2.16 FJD 4.79

Onion (1kg)

$1.18 FJD 2.63

$0.84 FJD 1.88

$2.15 FJD 4.76

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.07 FJD 2.38

$0.91 FJD 2.02

$2.28 FJD 5.06

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.88 FJD 1.95

$0.54 FJD 1.20

$1.37 FJD 3.04

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.58 FJD 21.26

$7.84 FJD 17.40

$10.88 FJD 24.15

Wine (Bottle)

$8.36 FJD 18.57

$5.42 FJD 12.04

$13.56 FJD 30.10

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.10 FJD 4.66

$1.50 FJD 3.34

$2.61 FJD 5.79

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.34 FJD 7.41

$1.78 FJD 3.94

$4.49 FJD 9.97

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.69 FJD 1.53

$0.64 FJD 1.43

$1.29 FJD 2.86

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$22.46 FJD 49.86

$58.6 FJD 130

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.93 FJD 2.06

$1.40 FJD 3.10

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.41 FJD 0.91

$1.24 FJD 2.76

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.71 FJD 10.46

$2.61 FJD 5.80

$8.72 FJD 19.37

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.35 FJD 3.00

$1.19 FJD 2.63

$1.60 FJD 3.54

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

$23.5K FJD 52.2K

$19.2K FJD 42.6K

$26.8K FJD 59.6K

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

$22.5K FJD 50.0K

$22.1K FJD 49.0K

$26.5K FJD 58.8K

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

$53.0 FJD 118

$35.29 FJD 78.4

$66.2 FJD 147

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

$13.50 FJD 29.97

$6.75 FJD 14.99

$15.75 FJD 34.96

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$23.24 FJD 51.6

$17.92 FJD 39.77

$44.79 FJD 99.4

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$31.77 FJD 70.5

$22.51 FJD 49.97

$45.03 FJD 100.0

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.80 FJD 15.10

$4.53 FJD 10.06

$9.08 FJD 20.15

Cinema Ticket

$4.53 FJD 10.06

$3.40 FJD 7.55

$6.80 FJD 15.10

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

$176 FJD 392

$90.5 FJD 201

$353 FJD 783

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.5K FJD 25.5K

$3,932 FJD 8,729

$15.3K FJD 33.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$25.48 FJD 56.6

$18.06 FJD 40.09

$31.60 FJD 70.2

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$30.51 FJD 67.7

$18.08 FJD 40.13

$45.20 FJD 100

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$67.3 FJD 149

$35.59 FJD 79.0

$93.4 FJD 207

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$72.6 FJD 161

$48.50 FJD 108

$115 FJD 255

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$617 FJD 1,371

$309 FJD 685

$1,102 FJD 2,447

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$337 FJD 749

$179 FJD 397

$804 FJD 1,784

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,601 FJD 3,555

$902 FJD 2,003

$3,157 FJD 7,009

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$960 FJD 2,130

$677 FJD 1,502

$2,030 FJD 4,507

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,222 FJD 2,714

$675 FJD 1,498

$2,025 FJD 4,495

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$821 FJD 1,823

$449 FJD 996

$1,457 FJD 3,234

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$864 FJD 1,918

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.5

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

Last update: March 8, 2026

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	$461	$484	$1,032	$1,142	197.89	40.54
2	Fiji	-	35	$429	$710	$1,103	$1,694	125.1	46.06
3	Korovou	-						45.3	34.61
4	Labasa	30000						113.81	165.35
5	Lautoka	50000	35	$451	$700	$1,302	$1,771	190.3	52.82
6	Nadi	50000	52	$591	$1,044	$1,243	$2,298	86.53	53.11
7	Nasinu	90000		$432	$527	$1,408	$1,287	100.87	46.06
8	Navua	-		$67.1	$66.1	$170	$151	249.69	29.25
9	Suva	100000	49	$563	$995	$1,431	$2,679	95.07	51.38

Fiji Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.