Moving to Nepal from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
NP
28.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
NP
8.7

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
NP
0.5t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
NP
8.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal 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%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
NP
$4,700

Fiji performs better than Nepal 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
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
NP
25.1

Fiji performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Suva Kathmandu
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Fiji?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

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

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At a Glance

FJ NP
Population 943,737 30,666,598
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Nepali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 100