Average Food Costs in Fiji
In the table below, we have pooled together a selection of commonly purchased items across different food categories to enable you to get a general understanding of the products available and the average cost. There are many different brands normally stocked at the different supermarkets and grocers, with fluctuations in price and regularity across the stores.
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| NESTLE MILO SOFT PACK 400 G Hot Chocolate 8.75 | G/H COCOA POWDER 200 GM Hot Chocolate 6.95 | NESTLE COCOA 190 GM Hot Chocolate 8.65 | OVALTINE 400 GM Hot Chocolate 9.95 | NESCAFE CLASSIC INST COFFEE 100G Coffee 12.50 |
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| NOBLE CLASSIC INST COFFEE 200G Coffee 9.45 | BUSHELLS TEA 100G Tea 1.63 | ROYAL TEA BAGS 100S Tea 7.35 | NO.1 TEA BAGS 100S Tea 4.95 | CRUSH NATURAL ARTESIAN WATER 1.5LTR Water 1.50 |
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| ISLAND CHILL ARTESIAN WATER 1.5LTRS Water 1.75 | FIJI NATURAL WATER 500ML Water 2.00 | ISLAND CHILL ARTESIAN WATER 330ML Water 0.65 | TANG LITRO ORANGE 25 G Cold Beverage 1.00 | COCA COLA 2.25 LT Cold Beverage 5.25 |
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| SUNQUICK TROPICAL 840 MLS Cold Beverage 11.65 | SPRITE 2.25 LT Cold Beverage 5.25 | VANNAMEI SHRIMP 41 50 350G Sea Food 12.95 | SEA HARVEST PRAWNS MEAT 80 120 400G Sea Food 13.35 | PREMIER LAMB SAUSAGE 500G 500 G Sausages 7.50 |
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| CREST CHICKEN SIZZLERS ORIGINAL 1KG Sausages 9.95 | PERFECT CHOICE LAMB SAUSAGES 1.5KG Sausages 19.95 | COUNTRY/K LAMB DELIGHTS SAUSAGE 1KG Sausages 13.95 | CREST CHICKEN FROZEN NO.16 Poultry 19.95 | RAM SAMI EGGS (SIZE 7) 1.65kg Poultry 16.25 |
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| CREST CHICKEN LIVER 500G TUBS Poultry 5.95 | LAMB CURRY PIECES KG – Lamb 11.95 | LAMB SHOULDER CHOPS – Lamb 24.95 | TUCKERS VANILLA ICE CREAM 4.5LTRS Icecream 16.95 | WATTIES MIX VEG 1KG Frozen Vegetable 9.95 |
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| GLDN HVST MIX VEG 1KG Frozen Vegetable 6.55 | POMMES FRENCH FRIES 10MM 2.5KG Frozen Meals 13.95 | BROKEN SHACKLE CLASSIC RED WINE 750ML Beer Wine Spirits 12.95 | FIJI GOLD CAN 330ml Beer Wine Spirits 2.95 | FIJI GOLD BEER 355ML Beer Wine Spirits 3.00 |
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| JACK DANIELS AMERICAN 250ML CAN Beer Wine Spirits 4.95 | BOUNTY OF RUM 750ML Beer Wine Spirits 69 | FIJI BITTER GREEN CANS 330ML Beer Wine Spirits 2.95 | HEINEKEN BEER BOTTLE 330ML Beer Wine Spirits 4.85 | FRUTO S/BERRY JAM 450GM Spreads 4.65 |
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| PREMIUM ISLAND SALTED PEANUT 150G Spreads 1.95 | AMERICANA PEANUT BUTTER CREAMY 510G Spreads 5.95 | PUNJAS HOT MASALA 500G Spices 7.15 | PUNJAS CURRY POWDER 500G Spices 5.35 | G/HARVEST SULTANA 200G Spices 2.65 |
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| ISLAND/PERFECT CHOICE HONEY 350G Speciality Food 9.45 | BONGO JNR CHEESE 20G Snacks 0.60 | UFO SNACKS 20G Snacks 0.55 | JASON PEANUT RUFFS 20G Snacks 0.60 | TWISTIS CHSE FLAV 20G Snacks 0.70 |
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| JASONS WHEELS SMOKED CHICKEN 20G Snacks 0.55 | VALLEY FRESH T/S 425g Sauce 2.95 | PEARL/R SOY SAUCE DARK 600ML Sauce 3.95 | AMERICANA SWEET CHILLI SAUCE 300ML Sauce 6.95 | PERFECT CHOICE IODIZED SALT Sauce Salt 0.68 |
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| PUNJAS JASMINE RICE 10KG Rice 24.00 | PUNJAS PREM L/G RICE 10KG Rice 18.58 | BALDUCCI P/RIGATI NO18 500G Pasta 3.15 | BALDUCCI SPIRAL NO55 500G Pasta 3.15 | BALDUCCI SPAGHETTII NO4 500G Pasta 3.15 |
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| SIMPLY SOYA BEAN OIL 1LTR Oil 4.96 | MAGGI CHICKEN NOODLE 80G 10PK Noodles 8.25 | REWA LIFE UHT MILK 1LTR Milk 2.80 | RED COW MILK POWDER 450G Milk 5.88 | TIFFANY MAYONNAISE 500ML Mayonnaise 6.65 |
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| FMF NORMAL FLOUR 4KG Flour 7.29 | WRIGLEYS P.K. 10 Pack Confectionery 0.90 | M&M CHOCOLATE 49G Confectionery 2.65 | SNICKERS SINGLE BAR 50G Confectionery 2.65 | MARS SINGLE BAR 47G Confectionery 2.65 |
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| AMERICANA COCONUT CREAM 400ML Coconut Cream 3.45 | WATTIES B/BEANS T/S 420G Baked Beans 4.65 | WATTIES SPAGHET T/S 420G Baked Beans 3.75 | FMF B/FAST CRACKER 375G Biscuits 2.10 | OREO CHOCOLATE CREME 119.6G Biscuits 3.25 |
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| PUNJAS MILK ARROWROOT 250G Biscuits 2.45 | G/H ROLLED OATS 400GM Breakfast 3.10 | SANITARIUM WEETBIX 375G Breakfast 6.15 | KELLOGGS CORNFLAKES 725G Breakfast 21.65 | SEA KING MACKEREL IN T/SAUCE 425G Canned Fish 3.76 |
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| SKIPPER TUNA FLAKES IN VEG OIL 180G Canned Fish 2.65 | G/H FRUIT SALAD 410G Canned Fruit 4.25 | OXFORD C/BEEF 326G Canned Meat 5.07 | FARMERS STYLE C/MUTTON 326G Canned Meat 5.41 | EVEREADY BATTERY AAA Non-Food 3.10 |
IN DEPTH SUPPORTING ARTICLE: We have also written a sister article on the different supermarket brands across Fiji, titled Supermarkets and Grocery Stores in Fiji: An Expat’s Guide.” It’s a short read that provides you with the ability to familiarize yourself with the companies operating across the two main islands.
Personal Care Costs in Fiji
Similar to the table of assembled food products listed below, we have gathered together a selection of household cleaning articles and some general personal hygiene products, like shaving creams, deodorant, etc.
The more well-known brands that populate your local supermarkets at home are normally available here, to cater to the expat community and the ever-expanding cosmopolitan community Fiji has, though the items might be slightly more expensive. Locally Fijian-Made alternative products are available to purchase, and we always recommend them as they support the smaller businesses within Fiji.
IN DEPTH SUPPORTING ARTICLE: You can head on over to our article called Fijian-Made: Let’s Make Everyday A Fijian Day for a large selection of these businesses.
Housing Costs in Fiji
If you find yourself in a position where you are required to find your home in Fiji and get established, DO NOT PANIC! On the surface, this may seem insurmountable, but believe me, if I can do it, anybody can.
- Firstly, before you arrive, join the two highly active Facebook forums (Suva Expats Market and Fiji Expats); they are an amazing source of up-to-date information. Ask a few questions, and slowly and methodically create a diary of information relative to your situation.
- Secondly, book a cheap Airbnb or hotel in the area you wish to reside and work in (between 1-3 weeks); this will allow you to take a breather and familiarize yourself with the area upon arrival. Start to speak to your newly acquainted friends; ask your work colleagues where they stay and what the average price is. Fiji is the friendliest place on earth, and people will go out of their way to help you get set up.
Printed Resources – The two leading tabloid newspapers in Fiji, the Fiji Sun and Fiji Times, each week have classifieds and typically a multi-spread pull-out section on the properties currently available. If you are going to utilize this method, meticulously follow the following:
- Buy the newspaper as early as possible in the morning.
- Grab a pen, sit down, scan the paper, and circle the potentials (Marking your top five)
- Surf the three websites listed below and type in similar properties, sizes, and numbers of rooms in that particular area to educate yourself on the common prices.
- Call the vendor or landlord to request a viewing. Suggestion: Take a local Fijian friend or work colleague with you on the viewing, especially if you are dealing directly with a landlord, as the price might suddenly go up if they know you are an ex-pat.
- If you find a property you like, you are able to negotiate the price, especially if the duration of your stay is several years.
Noteworthy Websites – Property.com.fj, Harcourts and Professionals FIJI
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| FIJI GAS REFILL 12KG Energy 38.59 | BLUE GAS REFILL 12KG Energy 38.59 |
Cost of Clothing in Fiji
Establishing the average cost of clothing can be difficult, as it all depends on your age, style, and gender. The four main retail outlets in Fiji that stock local as well as international brands are Jacks of Fiji, S Nagindas, Harrisons Fiji, and Tappoos Fiji. We have included links to their respective websites so you can gauge and compare the costs. With smaller artisan clothing brands found across the main tourist hubs and towns, their clothing really captures the spirit of the Fijian culture and helps develop the Fiji Fashion Market. Here are a few examples: 8Mountains Fiji, Malia Clothing Fiji, Pacific Islands Art Pte Limited, and Tau Sports Fiji;
IN DEPTH SUPPORTING ARTICLE: You can find their links and details in the article Fijian-made: Let’s Make Everyday A Fijian Day.
Transportation Costs in Fiji
Taxi fares 2023
- Viti Levu Flag Fall Charge is $2 between 6 am to 9 pm and $3 from 9 pm to 6 am
- Outside Viti Levu Flag Fall Charge is $1.70 to $2.30 cents and $3.30 between 9 pm to 6 am
- The flag fall charge for airport taxis is $7.10 cents with waiting charges being 18 cents per minute.
(With 1 FJD charged per 1 KM afterward)
Coach Prices 2023
Entertainment a Social Costs in Fiji
A short list detailing some of the normal social events most people will take part in during any given month.
- Night out nightclub or restaurant (FJ$50 – 150 Dollars on food and drinks)
- Newspaper Fiji Sun and Fiji Times Daily (FJD 1.50)
- Cinema (Damodar Admission Prices – FJD 5 – 7.50 Life Cinema Admission Prices – FJD 8 – 19)
- Sports event (FJ$20. for a local event, FJ$ 40 – 150 dollars for a stand seat at an International event)
Energy Saving (Expats) in Fiji
Using less means paying less. Here are a few helpful inexpensive tips to reduce your energy use around the house.
Save Power in the Living Room
- Switch appliances off at the wall
- TVs, computers & stereos still use energy in standby mode. When not in use, switch these appliances off at the wall.
- Use a power board – A power board can supply electricity to multiple appliances at the same time and allows you to switch off all appliances using the same switch.
- Use energy-saving bulbs – Change your old light bulbs to energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) ones.
- How many lights are on? – Turn the lights off in the rooms you’re not using.
- Do you really need to switch on during the day? – Open up curtains or drapes to make full use of the sunlight
Save Power in the Kitchen
- Electric Kettles – Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need.
- Electric Cooktops – Choose the right size pot when cooking and keep the lid on.
- Fridge & freezers – 1) Defrost your freezer regularly, 2) Keep fridges and freezers in a cool, well-ventilated spot away from the oven and the sun to save electricity and 3) Keep a clear gap around your fridge so air can circulate freely.
Save Power in the Laundry
- Washing Clothes – Only run the washing machine on full load, as this will reduce the number of times you use the washing machine.
- Drying Clothes – Avoid using a dryer instead hang your clothes out to dry on a clothesline.