Moving to Bahrain from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
BH
8.1

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
BH
8.4

Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
BH
23.9t

Fiji performs better than Bahrain 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

FJ
2.5
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
BH
133.7%

Bahrain 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%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly better than Fiji 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
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
BH
10.2

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Bahrain 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

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Manama
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Suva Manama
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?

With 18.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahrain 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 Bahrain.

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Fiji?

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

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

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At a Glance

FJ BH
Population 943,737 1,540,558
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 999