Moving to Germany from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Fiji to Germany, based on official data.

Moved in 2022
11 ↑ 22% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Germany.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
DE
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
DE
3.3

Germany 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
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
DE
45.2

Germany 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
DE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
DE
6.9t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Germany 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
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
DE
35.4%

Germany 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%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
DE
$61,900

Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
DE
3.2

Germany generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.

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

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Berlin
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Suva Berlin
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Germany has 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Fiji?

Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

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

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At a Glance

FJ DE
Population 943,737 84,316,622
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112