Capital city in Central Division, Fiji
Cost of living in Suva
How much a month costs in Suva
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,340–1,870 (FJ$3,000–4,200).
Prices in Suva
Typical 2026 ranges in FJD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | FJD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | FJ$1,000–2,000 | $446–891 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | FJ$700–1,300 | $312–579 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | FJ$30–60 | $13–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | FJ$130–280 | $58–125 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | FJ$6–12 | $2.7–5.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | FJ$25–55 | $11–25 |
| Cappuccino | FJ$5–9 | $2.2–4.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | FJ$5–9 | $2.2–4.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | FJ$1–3 | $0.4–1.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | FJ$6–12 | $2.7–5.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | FJ$60–120 | $27–53 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | FJ$20–45 | $9–20 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Suva gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 4 places we cover in Fiji.
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Cost of living across Fiji
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Suva | $1,340–1,870 | 54/100 |
| Nadi | $1,430–2,010 | 54/100 |
| Yasawa Islands | $2,010–2,900 | 35/100 |
| Mamanuca Islands | $2,010–3,120 | 31/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Suva?
About $713–1,070 on a lean budget, $1,340–1,870 for a comfortable month and $2,670–4,230 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Suva?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs FJ$1,000–2,000 ($446–891) a month in the center and FJ$700–1,300 ($312–579) outside it.
How much does food cost in Suva?
A local meal is FJ$6–12 ($2.7–5.3); a mid-range restaurant is FJ$25–55 ($11–25) per person.
Is Fiji expensive?
Prices in Fiji are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tourism Fiji
- Fiji Immigration Department
- Fiji Airports
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.