Moving to Fiji from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde 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

CV
6.2
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
FJ
8.1

Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
FJ
1.6t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Suva
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Praia Suva
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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 Cabo Verde and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde 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 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

CV FJ
Population 596,707 943,737
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Portuguese English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911