Moving to Fiji from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada performs better than Fiji 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
Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.
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
Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
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
Canada performs better than Fiji across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Canada Revenue Agency (2016), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2008). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ottawa | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Ottawa | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Canada
Visa RequiredData: 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: 1.8 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?
Canada performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Canada?
Canada 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 28.2 in Canada. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
