Moving to New Jersey from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to New Jersey. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Newark averages 67°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 New Jersey.

Moved in 2023
910 ↓ 15% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Fiji.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

FJ
39.0%
NJ
30.0%

New Jersey performs significantly better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FJ
74.7%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey performs significantly better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
5.3%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$6,642
NJ
$70,788

New Jersey performs significantly better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FJ
67.5 yrs
NJ
77.5 yrs

New Jersey performs significantly better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

Weather in New Jersey vs Fiji

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Newark Rain: 46.2 in/yr (1174 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Newark
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 76°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 58°/36°F (14°/2°C)
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Month Suva Newark
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Can you move from Fiji to New Jersey?

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
United States 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 New Jersey?

From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Fiji and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Fiji?

New Jersey performs significantly better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Fiji?

The average high temperature in Newark is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Newark receives around 46.2 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 933,154 9,548,215
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911