Moving to Fiji from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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 Cuba 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

CU
4.4
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
FJ
8.1

Cuba 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

CU
31.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
FJ
1.6t

Cuba generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
FJ
$13,600

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
FJ
10.1

Cuba performs better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Suva
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Havana Suva
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

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 Cuba and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Cuba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU FJ
Population 11,008,112 943,737
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 911