Moving to Greece from Fiji
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Fiji to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°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 Greece, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Fiji and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Fiji generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Greece 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Suva | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
View all months
| Month | Suva | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Fiji Meteorological Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.
Fiji passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Required
Greece passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Greece?
With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece 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 Greece.
Is Greece safe for expats?
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Fiji?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Fiji?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
