Cost of Living Comparison Between Philippines and Fiji 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Fiji is 16.6% higher than in Philippines (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Fiji is 37.3% higher than in Philippines | |
| Rent Prices in Fiji are 137.9% higher than in Philippines | |
| Restaurant Prices in Fiji are 62.0% higher than in Philippines | |
| Groceries Prices in Fiji are 25.7% higher than in Philippines | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Fiji is 78.0% higher than in Philippines | |
Restaurants | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
242.18 ₱ (9.13 FJ$) |
265.30 ₱ (10.00 FJ$) |
+9.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,240.00 ₱ (46.74 FJ$) |
2,387.70 ₱ (90.00 FJ$) |
+92.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ₱ (7.54 FJ$) |
451.01 ₱ (17.00 FJ$) |
+125.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
80.00 ₱ (3.02 FJ$) |
165.81 ₱ (6.25 FJ$) |
+107.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
122.50 ₱ (4.62 FJ$) |
212.24 ₱ (8.00 FJ$) |
+73.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
136.78 ₱ (5.16 FJ$) |
167.05 ₱ (6.30 FJ$) |
+22.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
44.96 ₱ (1.69 FJ$) |
76.63 ₱ (2.89 FJ$) |
+70.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
23.26 ₱ (0.88 FJ$) |
56.26 ₱ (2.12 FJ$) |
+141.9 % |
Markets | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
105.62 ₱ (3.98 FJ$) |
77.41 ₱ (2.92 FJ$) |
-26.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
67.41 ₱ (2.54 FJ$) |
32.44 ₱ (1.22 FJ$) |
-51.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
25.52 ₱ (0.96 FJ$) |
29.18 ₱ (1.10 FJ$) |
+14.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
120.20 ₱ (4.53 FJ$) |
182.92 ₱ (6.90 FJ$) |
+52.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
198.51 ₱ (7.48 FJ$) |
241.95 ₱ (9.12 FJ$) |
+21.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
115.53 ₱ (4.35 FJ$) |
211.74 ₱ (7.98 FJ$) |
+83.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
194.98 ₱ (7.35 FJ$) |
204.50 ₱ (7.71 FJ$) |
+4.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
77.20 ₱ (2.91 FJ$) |
66.99 ₱ (2.53 FJ$) |
-13.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
39.31 ₱ (1.48 FJ$) |
68.70 ₱ (2.59 FJ$) |
+74.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
68.82 ₱ (2.59 FJ$) |
89.88 ₱ (3.39 FJ$) |
+30.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
42.49 ₱ (1.60 FJ$) |
72.98 ₱ (2.75 FJ$) |
+71.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
60.39 ₱ (2.28 FJ$) |
31.77 ₱ (1.20 FJ$) |
-47.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
67.60 ₱ (2.55 FJ$) |
32.48 ₱ (1.22 FJ$) |
-52.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
82.88 ₱ (3.12 FJ$) |
62.45 ₱ (2.35 FJ$) |
-24.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
40.90 ₱ (1.54 FJ$) |
48.94 ₱ (1.84 FJ$) |
+19.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
390.00 ₱ (14.70 FJ$) |
490.81 ₱ (18.50 FJ$) |
+25.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
70.40 ₱ (2.65 FJ$) |
127.37 ₱ (4.80 FJ$) |
+80.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
108.82 ₱ (4.10 FJ$) |
180.57 ₱ (6.81 FJ$) |
+65.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
180.00 ₱ (6.78 FJ$) |
583.66 ₱ (22.00 FJ$) |
+224.3 % |
Transportation | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₱ (0.57 FJ$) |
42.98 ₱ (1.62 FJ$) |
+186.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
800.00 ₱ (30.15 FJ$) |
1,780.69 ₱ (67.12 FJ$) |
+122.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
45.00 ₱ (1.70 FJ$) |
53.06 ₱ (2.00 FJ$) |
+17.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
22.53 ₱ (0.85 FJ$) |
42.70 ₱ (1.61 FJ$) |
+89.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
120.00 ₱ (4.52 FJ$) |
286.52 ₱ (10.80 FJ$) |
+138.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
64.79 ₱ (2.44 FJ$) |
77.28 ₱ (2.91 FJ$) |
+19.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,340,000.00 ₱ (50,508.83 FJ$) |
1,392,825.70 ₱ (52,500.00 FJ$) |
+3.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,205,244.12 ₱ (45,429.46 FJ$) |
1,353,030.68 ₱ (51,000.00 FJ$) |
+12.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
6,180.89 ₱ (232.98 FJ$) |
3,189.13 ₱ (120.21 FJ$) |
-48.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
1,309.54 ₱ (49.36 FJ$) |
818.01 ₱ (30.83 FJ$) |
-37.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,694.53 ₱ (63.87 FJ$) |
1,376.24 ₱ (51.88 FJ$) |
-18.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,894.23 ₱ (71.40 FJ$) |
1,871.84 ₱ (70.56 FJ$) |
-1.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
345.34 ₱ (13.02 FJ$) |
424.48 ₱ (16.00 FJ$) |
+22.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
350.00 ₱ (13.19 FJ$) |
225.51 ₱ (8.50 FJ$) |
-35.6 % |
Childcare | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
7,979.99 ₱ (300.79 FJ$) |
9,617.13 ₱ (362.50 FJ$) |
+20.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
341,041.06 ₱ (12,854.91 FJ$) |
621,226.79 ₱ (23,416.00 FJ$) |
+82.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,659.91 ₱ (100.26 FJ$) |
1,569.69 ₱ (59.17 FJ$) |
-41.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,497.09 ₱ (56.43 FJ$) |
1,790.78 ₱ (67.50 FJ$) |
+19.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,218.06 ₱ (158.99 FJ$) |
4,009.82 ₱ (151.14 FJ$) |
-4.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,748.30 ₱ (141.29 FJ$) |
4,368.61 ₱ (164.67 FJ$) |
+16.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
19,767.30 ₱ (745.09 FJ$) |
43,450.27 ₱ (1,637.78 FJ$) |
+119.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,032.72 ₱ (415.86 FJ$) |
21,318.34 ₱ (803.56 FJ$) |
+93.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
39,889.82 ₱ (1,503.57 FJ$) |
104,461.93 ₱ (3,937.50 FJ$) |
+161.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
21,833.74 ₱ (822.98 FJ$) |
50,053.29 ₱ (1,886.67 FJ$) |
+129.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
16,829.85 ₱ (634.37 FJ$) |
6,680.32 ₱ (251.80 FJ$) |
-60.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,081.84 ₱ (304.63 FJ$) |
4,499.84 ₱ (169.61 FJ$) |
-44.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Philippines Edit |
Fiji Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
20,391.19 ₱ (768.61 FJ$) |
49,836.63 ₱ (1,878.50 FJ$) |
+144.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.07 | 6.50 | -8.1 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 3 December 2025 | |
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