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Cost of Living in Fiji

Name: Fiji
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Across Fiji, living costs for one person average $1,049 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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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 $1,049 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$1,049 /mo

A couple spends around $1,719 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$1,719 /mo

A family of three spends around $2,388 per month with rent on average in Fiji.

$2,388 /mo

Across 9 cities in Fiji, monthly living costs range from $67 to $1,397 – a $1,330 difference that makes location a key factor.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.28 FJD 11.77

$4.40 FJD 9.81

$8.79 FJD 19.61

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$39.23 FJD 87.5

$21.80 FJD 48.63

$65.4 FJD 146

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.96 FJD 15.53

$6.53 FJD 14.57

$8.71 FJD 19.42

Cappuccino

$2.95 FJD 6.58

$1.96 FJD 4.37

$3.92 FJD 8.75

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

$1.45 FJD 3.23

$1.08 FJD 2.41

$1.95 FJD 4.34

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.95 FJD 2.11

$0.51 FJD 1.14

$2.00 FJD 4.46

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.15 FJD 7.03

$1.38 FJD 3.07

$4.50 FJD 10.03

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.30 FJD 9.60

$3.17 FJD 7.07

$5.43 FJD 12.12

Milk (1 liter)

$1.30 FJD 2.91

$1.21 FJD 2.69

$1.76 FJD 3.92

White Bread (500g)

$0.65 FJD 1.45

$0.30 FJD 0.66

$1.36 FJD 3.02

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.09 FJD 2.42

$0.88 FJD 1.96

$1.53 FJD 3.41

Eggs

$3.30 FJD 7.37

$2.11 FJD 4.70

$4.72 FJD 10.52

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.30 FJD 20.74

$4.47 FJD 9.98

$40.25 FJD 89.8

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.35 FJD 20.86

$2.65 FJD 5.92

$15.51 FJD 34.59

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.28 FJD 18.47

$4.51 FJD 10.05

$14.42 FJD 32.17

Apples (1kg)

$2.57 FJD 5.73

$1.31 FJD 2.92

$3.49 FJD 7.79

Banana (1kg)

$2.56 FJD 5.72

$0.87 FJD 1.95

$4.36 FJD 9.73

Oranges (1kg)

$3.42 FJD 7.63

$1.35 FJD 3.00

$6.74 FJD 15.03

Tomato (1kg)

$2.88 FJD 6.42

$1.32 FJD 2.94

$4.41 FJD 9.83

Potato (1kg)

$1.28 FJD 2.86

$0.72 FJD 1.61

$1.81 FJD 4.05

Onion (1kg)

$1.23 FJD 2.75

$0.88 FJD 1.96

$1.80 FJD 4.01

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.02 FJD 2.28

$0.91 FJD 2.03

$2.27 FJD 5.07

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.80 FJD 1.79

$0.55 FJD 1.22

$1.14 FJD 2.55

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.59 FJD 21.38

$8.71 FJD 19.43

$10.89 FJD 24.29

Wine (Bottle)

$8.16 FJD 18.19

$5.30 FJD 11.81

$11.88 FJD 26.51

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.33 FJD 5.19

$1.82 FJD 4.07

$3.41 FJD 7.61

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.74 FJD 8.34

$2.04 FJD 4.56

$4.54 FJD 10.12

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.67 FJD 1.50

$0.44 FJD 0.98

$1.30 FJD 2.90

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$25.10 FJD 56.0

$22.58 FJD 50.4

$58.9 FJD 131

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.92 FJD 2.05

$1.14 FJD 2.55

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.42 FJD 0.95

$0.86 FJD 1.91

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.08 FJD 20.25

$4.90 FJD 10.93

$9.08 FJD 20.25

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.33 FJD 2.97

$1.13 FJD 2.53

$1.72 FJD 3.83

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

$24.3K FJD 54.1K

$22.1K FJD 49.2K

$26.5K FJD 59.0K

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

$26.3K FJD 58.6K

$22.5K FJD 50.2K

$26.3K FJD 58.6K

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

$55.3 FJD 123

$34.97 FJD 78.0

$65.6 FJD 146

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

$14.05 FJD 31.33

$10.97 FJD 24.47

$15.79 FJD 35.23

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$20.53 FJD 45.79

$17.52 FJD 39.08

$43.79 FJD 97.7

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$36.17 FJD 80.7

$22.08 FJD 49.25

$66.2 FJD 148

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.08 FJD 15.78

$6.54 FJD 14.58

$8.71 FJD 19.44

Cinema Ticket

$3.72 FJD 8.30

$2.71 FJD 6.04

$5.42 FJD 12.09

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

$194 FJD 432

$89.6 FJD 200

$350 FJD 780

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$13.1K FJD 29.2K

$10.4K FJD 23.1K

$15.3K FJD 34.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$27.44 FJD 61.2

$19.62 FJD 43.76

$30.52 FJD 68.1

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$34.10 FJD 76.1

$19.80 FJD 44.16

$66.0 FJD 147

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$66.1 FJD 147

$34.90 FJD 77.9

$91.6 FJD 204

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$61.7 FJD 138

$48.58 FJD 108

$88.3 FJD 197

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$910 FJD 2,029

$532 FJD 1,187

$1,242 FJD 2,769

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$419 FJD 935

$226 FJD 503

$677 FJD 1,509

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,977 FJD 4,410

$1,098 FJD 2,450

$3,155 FJD 7,037

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$907 FJD 2,024

$665 FJD 1,482

$1,551 FJD 3,459

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,227 FJD 2,736

$673 FJD 1,502

$2,020 FJD 4,506

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$820 FJD 1,829

$445 FJD 993

$1,431 FJD 3,193

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$785 FJD 1,751

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 25, 2026

Monthly budget structure

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

Fiji $1,049

Accommodation & Living

$419 39.9%

Groceries & Markets

$248 23.7%

Eating Out

$132 12.6%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$90 8.6%

Clothing & Footwear

$85 8.1%

Sport & Entertainment

$44 4.2%

Getting Around

$31 2.9%

Cost Breakdown

The average net salary in Fiji is $680 – below average monthly costs of $1,049. Many locals rely on dual incomes or shared housing. Remote workers earning abroad find strong purchasing power here.

Groceries average around $189 per month nationally. A mid-range dinner for two costs about $45.

Most affordable: Navua at $67 per month. The capital, Suva, sits at $941. Across the country, monthly costs span roughly $1,330 between the cheapest and priciest cities.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($1,049) is 23% below the global median of $1,361.

Average rent ($778) is 18% above the global median of $661.

Public transport ($24) is 27% below the global median of $33.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

02:43 2:43 AM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

926,276

💱 Currency

Fijian Dollar FJD $

📈 Exchange rate

1 FJD = 0.448 USD

1 FJD = 0.401 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		$93.6	$93.6	$325	$325	72.59	47.73
2	Fiji	92043	34	$378	$693	$934	$1,597	91.09	62.93
3	Korovou	-						29.62	39.07
4	Labasa	30000						280.39	167.3
5	Lautoka	50000		$334	$334	$1,113	$1,113	199.58	49.93
6	Nadi	50000	67	$675	$1,397	$1,635	$2,705	71.74	46.03
7	Nasinu	90000						119.66	62.93
8	Navua	5812		$67.1	$67.1	$155	$155	307.61	40.26
9	Suva	100000	45	$572	$941	$1,440	$2,463	257.91	60.23

Fiji Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 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.

In 2026, monthly costs in Fiji range from $67 in the most affordable city to $1,397 in the most expensive one. Where you choose to live makes a dramatic difference – the gap between cheapest and most expensive cities is huge.

Living costs across Fiji vary hugely by location. In 2026, monthly expenses range from $67 in affordable regions to $1,397 in major cities.