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Cost of Living Guide in Fiji

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Fiji offers surprisingly affordable living for expats compared to developed nations, with costs about 35% lower than the Oceania average overall and 40% lower on consumer goods excluding rent. However, accommodation remains the largest expense, and costs are notably higher than local incomes suggest—the median local salary barely covers basic monthly expenses. For expats earning foreign income, Fiji represents excellent value; for those on local salaries, budgets can be tight.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
FJD 2,500–3,200 (USD $1,100–$1,425) per month for a single person living like a local: modest housing outside the city center (FJD 800–1,200), local groceries and markets (FJD 250–400), public transport (FJD 50–100), utilities (FJD 100–150), and minimal dining out.
Comfortable
FJD 4,500–6,000 (USD $2,000–$2,675) per month for a single expat: decent modern apartment in a good neighborhood (FJD 1,500–2,500), mix of local and imported groceries (FJD 400–600), occasional dining out (FJD 300–400), utilities and internet (FJD 150–200), and local transport or occasional taxi use (FJD 200–300).
Family of four
FJD 9,000–12,000 (USD $4,000–$5,350) per month for a family of four on an expat lifestyle: spacious 3-bedroom home in a good suburb (FJD 2,500–4,000), imported and local groceries (FJD 800–1,200), school fees if applicable (variable), utilities and internet (FJD 200–300), and regular transport or vehicle use (FJD 500–1,000).

Fiji delivers exceptional value for expats earning foreign income, with overall costs about 35% below the Oceania average and housing roughly 17% cheaper than the region. The country offers a high quality of life (index: 126.7) combined with affordability, making it ideal for remote workers and retirees—though those on local salaries will find budgeting challenging.

Economic & Living Costs in Fiji
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

7-15 FJD
Avg: 11 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

50-150 FJD
Avg: 100 FJD
-18.8% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

15-20 FJD
Avg: 17.5 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

4-10 FJD
Avg: 7 FJD
+7.1% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

1000-2420 FJD
Avg: 1710 FJD
+6.9% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

400-1800 FJD
Avg: 1100 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

2000-7180 FJD
Avg: 4590 FJD
2.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

1500-3500 FJD
Avg: 2500 FJD
+7.2% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1.5-3 FJD
Avg: 2.25 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

4.97-30 FJD
Avg: 17.48 FJD
-2.9% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

50-130.43 FJD
Avg: 90.22 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

2.6-3.5 FJD
Avg: 3.05 FJD
1.7% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

80-150 FJD
Avg: 115 FJD
-11.5% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

40-100 FJD
Avg: 70 FJD
+3.7% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

25-35 FJD
Avg: 30 FJD
+20.0% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

2.7-3.3 FJD
Avg: 3 FJD
-18.4% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.7-2.48 FJD
Avg: 1.59 FJD
-2.5% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

2.7-10.74 FJD
Avg: 6.72 FJD
-13.8% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

7.5-90 FJD
Avg: 48.75 FJD
+105.3% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

50-100 FJD
Avg: 75 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

15-20 FJD
Avg: 17.5 FJD
+16.7% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

7.5-10.5 FJD
Avg: 9 FJD
-20.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

200-780 FJD
Avg: 490 FJD
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03