Moving to India from Fiji

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to India — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Fiji to India, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
779 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Fiji live in India · UN DESA

Who's moving to India?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and India stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
IN
15.4

Fiji performs better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
IN
7.3

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
IN
2.2t

Fiji performs better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
IN
66.5%

Fiji performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
IN
$9,200

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
IN
30.3

Fiji performs better than India 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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Delhi
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Suva Delhi
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
India 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 India?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India 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 India.

Is India safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in India compared to Fiji?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ IN
Population 943,737 1,389,637,446
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112