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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Fiji
Spending runs from FJD 267 a month in the poorest fifth to FJD 1,280 in the richest
Per person, whole country
FJD 569
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
FJD 267richest 20%
FJD 1,280
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How living costs in Fiji compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Fiji against other countries
Cheaper than 58% of countries
Where Fiji sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs FJD 2,220 at world-middle prices costs FJD 2,090 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Fiji?
A typical person in Fiji spends about FJD 569 a month — around FJD 6,820 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Fiji?
By spending, Fiji ranks #110 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about FJD 569 a month, the poorest 20% about FJD 267 and the richest 20% about FJD 1,280. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Fiji in US dollars?
The cost of living in Fiji is about $256 a month, or roughly $3,072 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Fiji?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about FJD 267 a month per person, a typical one around FJD 569, and a comfortable life around FJD 766. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Fiji enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about FJD 569 a month, while the average take-home pay in Fiji is about FJD 1,290. For more on incomes, see salaries in Fiji.
Is Fiji an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Fiji is more expensive than 41% of countries worldwide and ranks 6th of 11 in Oceania by cost of living.
What currency is used in Fiji?
Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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