Moving to Fiji from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia 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 Cambodia and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Cambodia 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
Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji 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
Fiji performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Data: General Department of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Cambodia and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Cambodia 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 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Cambodia?
Cambodia 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 2.1 in Cambodia. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
