🍜 Fiji Food & Fuel: Budget Bites & Practical Tips! 🇫🇯

🍽️ Hidden Gem Restaurant Find • Meal Deal: Heaping plate of stir-fried rice noodles + 2 giant bottles of Fiji Gold beer 🍺 Total: $159 FJD (feeds 3 hungry people!) • Perks: Free pickup for locals (we walked, but nice gesture!) 🚗 Owner’s secret: Ask for "lolo chili sauce" – next-level spicy! 🌶️ 🍟 McDonald’s Fiji Reality Check • Nugget Math: 10-pc box: $11.90 FJD ($1.19/nugget) Combo (nuggets+fries+drink): $13.90 FJD • Verdict: Not cheaper than home (but good when craving familiarity) Local twist: Taro pie instead of apple pie! 🥧 ⛽ Fueling Up in Fiji • Gas Types: 91 Octane ($2.19/L) ⚠️ No premium options! Diesel (cheaper, but rare for rentals) • Pro Tip: Fill up in Lautoka – Nadi stations charge 10% more 💸 TotalEnergies gives free maps with fill-ups 🗺️ #FijiOnABudget #FastFoodFacts #RoadTripReady