Moving to Belgium from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°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 Belgium, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1

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

Who's moving to Belgium?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Belgium 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
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
BE
63.9

Belgium 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
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
BE
7.3t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Belgium 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
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
BE
$63,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium 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
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Fiji 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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Brussels
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Suva Brussels
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium 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 Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Fiji?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ BE
Population 943,737 11,847,338
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112