Moving to Indonesia from Fiji
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Fiji to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Indonesia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia 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 performs better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.
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 performs better than Indonesia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Suva | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Suva | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Fiji Meteorological Service,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Fiji passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?
Fiji generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Fiji?
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Fiji?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
