Moving to Fiji from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
FJ
5.3

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
FJ
8.1

Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
FJ
0.3%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Suva
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Manama Suva
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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 Bahrain and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Bahrain generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain 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 8.4 in Bahrain. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

BH FJ
Population 1,540,558 943,737
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911