Moving to Mauritania from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Mauritania, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
MR
9.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
MR
2.4

Mauritania 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
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
MR
1.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Mauritania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
MR
13.2%

Fiji performs better than Mauritania 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%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
MR
$6,300

Fiji performs better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
MR
51.0

Fiji performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 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 Mauritania safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Fiji?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ MR
Population 943,737 4,161,925
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911