Moving to Afghanistan from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
AF
24.1

Fiji performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
AF
0.3t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
AF
54.8%

Fiji performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
AF
$2,000

Fiji performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
AF
104.9

Fiji performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Kabul
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Suva Kabul
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Fiji?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ AF
Population 943,737 38,346,720
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911