Cost of living in Suva
Suva, Fiji
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Cost of living in Suva vs. Fiji overall average
Suva is 6.8% more expensive than Fiji overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.3% more in Suva
- Groceries
-
pay 7.8% more in Suva
- Transportation
-
pay 11.4% less in Suva
- Housing
-
pay 16.5% more in Suva
- Childcare
-
pay 26.2% more in Suva
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.6% more in Suva
- Clothing
-
pay 0.3% less in Suva
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Suva are more expensive than in Fiji. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Suva.
Suva Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.91
FJD11.21
|
$2.68
-
$8.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.70
FJD15.29
|
$6.70
-
$7.60
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
FJD3.19
|
$1.12
-
$1.79
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.93
FJD2.12
|
$0.67
-
$1.34
|
Suva - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.49
FJD1.12
|
$0.31
-
$1.79
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.42
FJD14.65
|
$2.23
-
$20.11
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.72
FJD10.76
|
$3.38
-
$8.46
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.08
FJD7.03
|
$1.56
-
$5.36
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.19
FJD7.28
|
$1.62
-
$4.65
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.31
FJD2.99
|
$1.01
-
$1.62
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
FJD2.39
|
$0.61
-
$2.03
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.82
FJD4.15
|
$1.00
-
$3.04
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.46
FJD3.32
|
$0.61
-
$2.83
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
FJD1.38
|
$0.38
-
$0.81
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
FJD1.21
|
$0.41
-
$0.91
|
Suva - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
FJD11.37
|
$4.41
-
$5.11
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.34
FJD50.97
|
$22.34
-
$58.28
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,105.44
FJD45,872.58
|
$17,871.50
-
$22,339.38
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.47
FJD10.19
|
$4.47
-
$12.06
|
Suva - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.92
FJD63.71
|
$15.64
-
$44.68
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$744.65
FJD1,698.98
|
$402.11
-
$1,116.97
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$312.75
FJD713.57
|
$178.72
-
$893.58
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$39.39
FJD89.86
|
$23.92
-
$61.50
|
Suva - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$226.74
FJD517.34
|
$134.04
-
$348.49
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,946.30
FJD24,975.07
|
$4,021.09
-
$14,297.20
|
Suva - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.68
FJD6.12
|
$1.79
-
$3.13
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.21
FJD7.32
|
$1.03
-
$4.47
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.83
FJD22.43
|
$9.83
-
$13.40
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.92
FJD65.98
|
$17.87
-
$44.68
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.47
FJD10.19
|
$3.35
-
$6.70
|
Suva - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$25.91
FJD59.12
|
$17.87
-
$44.68
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$27.25
FJD62.18
|
$17.87
-
$67.02
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$65.38
FJD149.17
|
$40.21
-
$93.83
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$61.48
FJD140.27
|
$44.23
-
$116.16
|
Suva - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Fiji
to see the average cost of cities throughout Fiji, like
Fiji,
Nadi,
Suva,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Fiji compared to Suva.
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