Moving to Fiji from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Fiji.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint John's | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Saint John's | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Fiji?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
