Moving to Indonesia from Fiji

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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?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.1
ID
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
ID
11.3

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
ID
5.2

Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
ID
2.9t

Fiji performs better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
1.8
ID
4.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
ID
29.7%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
5.3%
ID
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$6,642
ID
$5,060

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FJ
67.5 yrs
ID
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
23.5
ID
15.2

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Indonesia vs Fiji

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

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 Fiji Meteorological Service, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Can you move from Fiji to Indonesia?

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Indonesia passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Indonesia 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 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 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Fiji?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 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.

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At a Glance

FJ ID
Population 933,154 285,721,236
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Indonesian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911 112