Moving to Mexico from Fiji

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Mexico — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Fiji to Mexico, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Fiji to Mexico, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2019
1

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
MX
12.0

Fiji performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
MX
3.6t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
MX
45.0%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
MX
$22,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
MX
11.9

Fiji performs better than Mexico 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Mexico City
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Suva Mexico City
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mexico can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Fiji and Mexico.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Fiji?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

FJ MX
Population 943,737 129,150,971
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911 911