Moving to Dominican Republic from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
DO
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
DO
27.4

Fiji performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
DO
22.3

Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
DO
3.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
DO
39.5%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic 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%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
DO
$23,100

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
DO
21.2

Fiji performs better than Dominican Republic 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

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Santo Domingo
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 89°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/71°F (30°/21°C)
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Month Suva Santo Domingo
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Fiji?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Fiji?

The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ DO
Population 943,737 10,694,700
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911