Cost of living
Western (Fiji) compared to Suva
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Overview comparison
Western (Fiji)Suva
Consumer prices in Western (Fiji) are roughly 29% higher than in Suva.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,408 | 856 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,460 | 2,208 |
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| Without rent one person | 783 | 454 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,682 | 1,334 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 826.04 | 439.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,533.54 | 866.86 |
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| Food person | 528 | 362 |
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| Food family | 1,850 | 881 |
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| Transport person | 61.47 | 23.25 |
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| Transport family | 180.37 | 53.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.9 years | 68.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.5 | 3.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 96.13 | 35.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.22 | 6.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.38 | 3.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.13 | 2.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.99 | 1.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 676.81 | 785.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 702.46 | 346.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,428.12 | 1,709.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,151.8 | 643.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.11 | 38.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.85 | 56.72 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.05 | 27.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.92 | 5.52 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,038 | 705 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,794 | 284 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.45 | 1.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.02% | 25.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.23 | 5.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.85 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.86 | 0.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.6 | 2.54 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.75 | 13.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.59 | 8.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.49 | 7.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 2.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Fiji) | Suva |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.34 | 26.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.62 | 4.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.27 | 13.5 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.22 | 3.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.09 | 25.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.25 | 75.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 269.59 | 246.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,538 | 11,648 |
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