Moving to Ireland from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°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 Ireland.

Living there in 2020
14

people born in Fiji live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
IE
40.6

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
IE
6.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
IE
$115,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
IE
3.5

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.

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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Dublin
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Suva Dublin
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Fiji?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ IE
Population 943,737 5,275,004
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112