Moving to Fiji from Barbados
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Barbados to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Barbados to Fiji.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Barbados to Fiji.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Barbados 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
Barbados 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
Barbados 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
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Barbados leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Barbados leads in gdp per capita.
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
Barbados generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2018), Ministry of Finance, Barbados (2016), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.
Barbados passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Barbados
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 1.8 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 Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.4 in Barbados.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Barbados?
Barbados 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 29.6 in Barbados. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Barbados, the official language is English.
