Travel budget and cost of living in Lautoka (Fiji) how much does a trip cost?

Lautoka travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Lautoka

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lautoka for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Lautoka compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Lautoka in 2024 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Lautoka in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Lautoka by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lautoka

Lunch

$ 4.4/person
($ 4.4 to $ 6.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 37/person
($ 21 to $ 45)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6.6/person
($ 6 to $ 7.9)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 4)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.6/can
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lautoka

1-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 138 to $ 1149)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 34 to $ 705)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 32 to $ 403)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 228

4-star hotel

$ 268/night
($ 72 to $ 785)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 444/night
($ 187 to $ 1092)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 481

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 132/month
($ 34 to $ 556)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 242/month
($ 52 to $ 884)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 237/month
($ 34 to $ 1101)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

Cottage or guest house

$ 195/month
($ 40 to $ 952)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 280/month
($ 49 to $ 918)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Lautoka

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.1/kg
($ 4 to $ 5.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.1)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lautoka

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Lautoka

Cinema

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 2.2/hr
( $ 2.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lautoka

Cigarettes

$ 7.9/pack
($ 7.2 to $ 8.3)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 18
($ 16 to $ 19)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 19 to $ 36)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Nadi

$ 561
(fair price: $ 494)

Sydney → Nadi

$ 444
(fair price: $ 396)

Auckland → Nadi

$ 506
(fair price: $ 425)

London → Nadi

$ 1619
(fair price: $ 1482)

Los Angeles → Nadi

$ 1095
(fair price: $ 853)

Vancouver → Nadi

$ 1259
(fair price: $ 1034)