Moving to Fiji from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Equatorial Guinea to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
FJ
8.1

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in suicide rate. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ FJ
Population 1,679,172 943,737
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911