Moving to Argentina from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Fiji to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Fiji live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
AR
8.8

Fiji performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
AR
40.8

Argentina 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

FJ
37.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
AR
4.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
AR
10.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
AR
$26,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
AR
9.3

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in life expectancy.

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

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Suva Buenos Aires
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Fiji 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 Argentina?

With 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Fiji and Argentina.

Is Argentina safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Fiji?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ AR
Population 943,737 46,245,668
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911