Islands in Western Division, Fiji
Cost of living in Yasawa Islands
How much a month costs in Yasawa Islands
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,010–2,900 (FJ$4,500–6,500).
Prices in Yasawa Islands
Typical 2026 ranges in FJD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | FJD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | FJ$80–200 | $36–89 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | FJ$250–600 | $111–267 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | FJ$15–30 | $6.7–13.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | FJ$35–70 | $16–31 |
| Cappuccino | FJ$4–8 | $1.8–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | FJ$8–12 | $3.6–5.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | FJ$20–45 | $9–20 |
Value for money: 35/100
A value score of 35/100 means Yasawa Islands gives more quality of life per dollar than 34% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 3rd 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 Yasawa Islands?
About $1,110–1,560 on a lean budget, $2,010–2,900 for a comfortable month and $3,790–7,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Yasawa Islands?
A local meal is FJ$15–30 ($6.7–13.4); a mid-range restaurant is FJ$35–70 ($16–31) 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
- Yasawa Flyer (Yasawa Adventures)
- Tourism Fiji
- Fiji Airways
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 Spotted something out of date?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.