Moving to Fiji from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Afghanistan to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Afghanistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
FJ
8.1

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
FJ
1.6t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
FJ
$13,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Suva
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Kabul Suva
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Fiji?

Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF FJ
Population 38,346,720 943,737
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +93 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911