Moving to Netherlands from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amsterdam averages 56°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Fiji to Netherlands.

Moved in 2023
6 ↓ 14% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
NL
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
NL
39.1

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands 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
NL
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
NL
6.6t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Netherlands 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
NL
44.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
NL
16.1%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Netherlands 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%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
NL
$69,300

Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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

Amsterdam Rain: 30.7 in/yr (780 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Amsterdam
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Suva Amsterdam
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

Netherlands passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Netherlands: 44.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Netherlands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Fiji?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

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

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At a Glance

FJ NL
Population 943,737 17,400,824
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Dutch
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112