Moving to Fiji from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
FJ
8.1

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
FJ
1.6t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
FJ
2.5

Bahamas performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
FJ
$13,600

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Suva
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Nassau Suva
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.

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?

With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

BS FJ
Population 355,608 943,737
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911