Moving to Italy from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Fiji to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
2

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
IT
5.1t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
IT
29.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
IT
$52,700

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Rome
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Suva Rome
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Fiji?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ IT
Population 943,737 61,095,551
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112