Cost of living
Central (Fiji) compared to Lautoka
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Overview comparison
Central (Fiji)Lautoka
Consumer prices in Central (Fiji) are roughly 57% higher than in Lautoka.
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,527 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,975 | 2,007 |
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| Without rent one person | 719 | 458 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,328 | 1,244 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,014.38 | 182.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,172.9 | 601.98 |
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| Food person | 686 | 335 |
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| Food family | 1,613 | 817 |
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| Transport person | 48.65 | 23.18 |
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| Transport family | 168.78 | 65.7 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.55 years | 82.01 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| Lunch Menu | 23.33 | 4.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.84 | 47.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 16.39 | 7.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.8 | 2.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.63 | 3.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.58 | 1.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 888.81 | 266.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 597.52 | 128.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,575.85 | 690.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,308.61 | 495.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 159.28 | 33.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 205.95 | 47.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.51 | 27.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 8.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,628 | 755 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,685 | 532 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.3% | 40.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.04 | 4.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.61 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 0.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.41 | 2.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.28 | 11.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 4.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.21 | 6.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Fiji) | Lautoka |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.9 | 36.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.78 | 3.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 153.68 | 12.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.04 | 4.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 102.51 | 16.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.27 | 74.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 381.22 | 257.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,552 | 10,349 |
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