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Suva travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Suva

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

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

Cost of living in Suva compared to Fiji in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Suva in 2021 is 36% 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 Suva in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Suva by expense type

Restaurant budget in Suva

Lunch

$ 4.2/person
($ 2.4 to $ 7.3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 9.8 to $ 35)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 5.9 to $ 8.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 4.9)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 3.9 to $ 3.9)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 3.5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Suva

1-star hotel

$ 30/night
( $ 30)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 36 to $ 85)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 67 to $ 174)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 188 to $ 194)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 259 to $ 259)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 107/month
($ 73 to $ 155)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 141/month
($ 52 to $ 236)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 312/month
($ 266 to $ 358)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 147/month
($ 73 to $ 271)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Suva

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 3.5)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 23/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 49)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 8.8)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 1 to $ 1)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 7.3/kg
( $ 7.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Suva

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 26/month
($ 7.3 to $ 49)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 48 to $ 69)

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

Budget for living and housing in Suva

Electricity, water...

$ 98/month
($ 49 to $ 222)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 35/month
($ 26 to $ 147)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 582/month
($ 441 to $ 1955)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 255/month
($ 147 to $ 489)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070

Flat (centre)

$ 1467/month
($ 734 to $ 2933)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 796/month
($ 392 to $ 1955)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1695

Gym

$ 24/month
($ 15 to $ 42)

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

Private nursery

$ 226/month
($ 98 to $ 343)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Private primary school

$ 5571/yr
($ 3910 to $ 13438)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597

Leisure activity budget in Suva

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 5.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 5.7/hr
($ 1.9 to $ 10.3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Suva

Cigarettes

$ 7.3/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 13)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 28
($ 15 to $ 49)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 13 to $ 42)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 64
($ 40 to $ 97)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 61
($ 42 to $ 98)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Nadi

$ 1487
(fair price: $ 1316)

Sydney → Nadi

$ 520
(fair price: $ 481)

Melbourne → Nadi

$ 652
(fair price: $ 586)

Los Angeles → Nadi

$ 1226
(fair price: $ 978)

Auckland → Nadi

$ 518
(fair price: $ 458)

Perth → Nadi

$ 874
(fair price: $ 794)

Manchester → Nadi

$ 1594
(fair price: $ 1433)

New York City → Nadi

$ 1752
(fair price: $ 1485)

Dublin → Nadi

$ 1879
(fair price: $ 1630)

Toronto (Ontario) → Nadi

$ 1955
(fair price: $ 1667)

Edinburgh → Nadi

$ 1719
(fair price: $ 1534)

Montreal → Nadi

$ 2203
(fair price: $ 1873)