Moving to Fiji from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bangladesh to Fiji, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,398 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Fiji · UN DESA

Who's moving to Fiji?

Top countries of origin for Fiji's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
FJ
8.1

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
FJ
1.6t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
FJ
0.3%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
FJ
10.1

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Suva
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Dhaka Suva
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

BD FJ
Population 165,650,475 943,737
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Bengali English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911