Construction cost guide · FJD
How much does it cost to build a house in Fiji? (2026)
Fiji is a relatively low-cost construction market, at about 48% of United States build costs. Construction here typically runs about $672–$1,248 per m² ($62–$116 per ft²) for a standard-specification home — so the total depends mostly on floor area and finish level. The ranges below are order-of-magnitude benchmarks; for a figure tied to your actual drawings, generate a full measured bill of quantities priced in FJD using the SMM7 standard.
Typical build cost by house size in Fiji (2026)
| Home | Floor area | Cost per m² | Estimated construction cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small home · 2-bedroom | ~90 m² (969 ft²) | $672–$1248 | $60,480 – $112,320 |
| Standard family home · 3-bedroom | ~150 m² (1,615 ft²) | $672–$1248 | $100,800 – $187,200 |
| Large home · 4-bedroom | ~240 m² (2,583 ft²) | $672–$1248 | $161,280 – $299,520 |
Order-of-magnitude benchmarks at ~$672–$1,248 per m² ($62–$116 per ft²), construction only (excludes land, fees and site-specific works). For a figure tied to your actual drawings, generate a measured BoQ.
Your house in Fiji, priced line by line in FJD.
Cost to build anything else in Fiji
No drawings needed
Get a priced bill of quantities for your own house
The figures above are benchmarks for Fiji. Tell us how big your build is and get the itemised version — every material and trade measured and priced in FJD, — without needing architectural drawings.
For contractors & quantity surveyors
Tendering in Fiji every month?
A one-off bill suits a single project. If you tender regularly, a monthly plan brings the cost of each bill right down, with no card to re-enter each time.