Moving to Fiji from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominican Republic to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Dominican Republic 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

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
FJ
8.1

Dominican Republic 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

DO
27.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
FJ
1.6t

Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
FJ
$13,600

Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santo Domingo Suva
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Santo Domingo Suva
Jan 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic 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 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Dominican Republic?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

DO FJ
Population 10,694,700 943,737
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911