Moving to Fiji from Dominica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Dominica to Fiji.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Dominica 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
Fiji performs significantly better than Dominica 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
Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs better than Fiji across all environment metrics.
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 Dominica 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
share of people below the poverty line
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica 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
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.
Data: 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 | Roseau | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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 Dominica and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Dominica?
Dominica 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 11.2 in Dominica. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Dominica, the official language is English.
