Moving to France from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°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 France.

Moved in 2022
32 ↓ 18% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.1
FR
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
FR
4.7

France 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
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
FR
32.8

France 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
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
FR
4.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though France leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
1.8
FR
48.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
FR
21.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
5.3%
FR
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$6,642
FR
$48,986

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FJ
67.5 yrs
FR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
23.5
FR
3.4

France performs significantly better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016), Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (2016). How we calculate this

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

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Paris
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Suva Paris
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
France 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in France compared to Fiji?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in France?

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

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At a Glance

FJ FR
Population 933,154 68,720,337
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 911 112