Cost of living
Macuata compared to Central (Fiji)
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Overview comparison
MacuataCentral (Fiji)
Consumer prices in Central (Fiji) are roughly 65% higher than in Macuata.
Cost of living
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| Total with rent one person | 755 | 1,527 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,712 | 3,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 444 | 719 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,093 | 2,328 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 483.44 | 1,014.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 854.54 | 1,172.9 |
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| Food person | 360 | 686 |
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| Food family | 1,077 | 1,613 |
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| Transport person | 39.03 | 48.65 |
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| Transport family | 132.58 | 168.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.16 years | 72.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.51 | 23.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.23 | 77.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.08 | 16.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 | 4.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.19 | 3.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 564.09 | 888.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 304.43 | 597.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,219.7 | 1,575.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 676.44 | 1,308.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.33 | 159.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.01 | 205.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.45 | 41.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.86 | 3.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 710 | 8,628 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 583 | 4,685 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.68 | 1.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.45% | 55.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.76 | 20.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.56 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.77 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.7 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.54 | 3.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 19.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.43 | 11.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.02 | 20.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Macuata | Central (Fiji) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.62 | 41.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.12 | 10.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.93 | 153.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.65 | 23.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.09 | 102.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.78 | 91.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 192.62 | 381.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,474 | 12,552 |
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