Moving to Austria from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Fiji to Austria.

Moved in 2023
2 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Fiji to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
AT
55.1

Austria 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
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
AT
6.3t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Austria 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
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
AT
8.7%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
AT
$64,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria 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
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
AT
3.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.

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

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Vienna
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Suva Vienna
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Austria 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Fiji?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ AT
Population 943,737 8,913,088
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112