Moving to Illinois from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Illinois. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Springfield averages 63°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 Illinois.

Moved in 2023
910 ↓ 15% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Illinois compared to Fiji.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

FJ
30.2%
IL
34.6%

Fiji performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

FJ
88.0%
IL
89.6%

Illinois performs significantly better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
IL
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
IL
$70,691

Illinois generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
IL
76.8 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

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

Springfield Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
63° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Springfield
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 83°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 52°/33°F (11°/1°C)
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Month Suva Springfield
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
United States 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 Illinois?

From major Illinois cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Fiji and Illinois are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Illinois compared to Fiji?

Fiji performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Springfield is 63°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Springfield receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Illinois?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 943,737 12,830,632
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911