Cost of living in Nadi is 64% higher than in South Tarawa (without rent).
Rent in Nadi is 84% more expensive than in South Tarawa.
Cost of living including rent in Nadi is 73% higher than in South Tarawa.
Food in Nadi is 76% more expensive than in South Tarawa.
Transport in Nadi is 92% more expensive than in South Tarawa.
| Nadi | South Tarawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nadi | South Tarawa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.08 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.5 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.9 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.56 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.88 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.6 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 7.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.21 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.33 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ | 6.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.23 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.25 $ | 3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.9 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.7 $ | 59.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.4 $ | 27.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 315 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 835 $ | 310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 616 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,221 $ | 461 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 703 $ | 1,466 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 534 $ | 848 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,133 $ | 404 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.23 % | 12.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.86 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Haircut | 4.62 $ | 4.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.7 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.5 $ | 29.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 227 $ | 109 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,153 $ | 3,482 $ |