Moving to Fiji from Arkansas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Arkansas to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Arkansas to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Arkansas to Fiji.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
FJ
30.2%

Fiji performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
FJ
88.0%

Fiji performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
FJ
$13,600

Arkansas performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Suva
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Little Rock Suva
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Fiji. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Arkansas?

Fiji performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 2,915,918 943,737
Currency United States Dollar ($) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +679
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911