Moving to Brazil from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Brazil 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
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
BR
15.7

Fiji performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
BR
21.4

Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
BR
2.3t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
BR
1.5%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
BR
$18,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
BR
13.3

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Brazil 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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Brasilia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Suva Brasilia
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Fiji?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

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At a Glance

FJ BR
Population 943,737 217,240,060
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 911 190