Exhibit j(1)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective
Amendment No. 34 to the Registration Statement No. 811-5511 on Form
N-1A of Variable Insurance Products II, of our reports each dated
February 11, 2000 appearing in the Annual Report to Shareholders of
Index 500 Portfolio and Investment Grade Bond Portfolio for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Auditor" in
the Statement of Additional Information, which is a part of such
Registration Statement.
/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 26, 2000
