Moving to Fiji from Belize

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belize to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
FJ
8.1

Belize 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

BZ
21.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
FJ
1.6t

Belize performs better than Fiji 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

BZ
9.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
FJ
10.1

Belize generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Suva
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Belmopan Suva
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Belize 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Belize?

Belize 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 10.8 in Belize. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ FJ
Population 412,387 943,737
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911