Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 14.1% cheaper than Fiji overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 43.4% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 9.9% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 28.6% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 7.2% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 23.6% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.6% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 5.4% more in Philippines
The cost of groceries, housing, and clothing in Philippines are more expensive than in Fiji. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, entertainment and sports, and childcare are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Fiji, you would:
pay 43.4% less for restaurants
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.47
FJD10.26
|
$3.60
₱206.71
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.32
FJD16.80
|
$3.18
₱182.56
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.28
FJD2.95
|
$0.73
₱41.95
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.87
FJD2.01
|
$0.40
₱22.96
|
|
pay 9.9% more for groceries
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.59
FJD1.35
|
$1.17
₱67.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.99
FJD11.47
|
$3.38
₱194.04
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.82
FJD11.07
|
$6.61
₱380.25
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.47
FJD5.68
|
$1.92
₱110.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.27
FJD7.51
|
$1.82
₱104.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.11
FJD2.55
|
$1.33
₱76.62
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
FJD2.31
|
$0.64
₱36.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.33
FJD3.06
|
$1.14
₱65.68
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
FJD2.99
|
$0.67
₱38.73
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
FJD1.45
|
$0.97
₱55.93
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.61
FJD1.41
|
$1.21
₱69.42
|
|
pay 28.6% less for transportation
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.92
FJD11.31
|
$4.22
₱242.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.99
FJD68.88
|
$11.49
₱660.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,444.40
FJD60,737.49
|
$26,375.77
₱1,516,171.43
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.36
FJD10.01
|
$2.70
₱155.14
|
|
pay 7.2% more for housing
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.46
FJD53.87
|
$29.28
₱1,683.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$573.38
FJD1,316.93
|
$242.58
₱13,944.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$260.63
FJD598.61
|
$157.31
₱9,042.90
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$40.62
FJD93.30
|
$81.80
₱4,702.44
|
|
pay 23.6% less for childcare
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$180.39
FJD414.32
|
$165.07
₱9,489.04
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,637.89
FJD19,839.51
|
$5,295.45
₱304,400.77
|
|
pay 25.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.68
FJD6.16
|
$1.23
₱70.73
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.03
FJD6.96
|
$2.19
₱125.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.07
FJD20.83
|
$2.57
₱147.46
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.74
FJD68.32
|
$29.66
₱1,704.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.19
FJD9.62
|
$5.28
₱303.52
|
|
pay 5.4% more for clothing
|
Fiji
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.28
FJD55.76
|
$35.44
₱2,037.11
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.93
FJD68.75
|
$22.98
₱1,321.04
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$62.95
FJD144.58
|
$64.92
₱3,731.55
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$63.32
FJD145.44
|
$60.53
₱3,479.48
|
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