Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Fiji

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji to Micronesia, Federated States of? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
FM
14.1

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
FM
9.6

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
FM
0.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
5.7

Micronesia, Federated States of performs significantly better than Fiji 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%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
FM
$3,800

Fiji performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
FM
21.9

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Micronesia, Federated States of?

Connectivity is usually fine (Micronesia, Federated States of: 5.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Micronesia, Federated States of offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Fiji?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ FM
Population 943,737 101,009
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +691
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911