Moving to Pakistan from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Pakistan 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
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
PK
11.9

Fiji performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
PK
10.8

Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
PK
0.8t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Pakistan 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
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
PK
162.1%

Fiji performs better than Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
PK
$5,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
PK
54.0

Fiji performs better than Pakistan 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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Islamabad
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Suva Islamabad
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Fiji?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ PK
Population 943,737 242,923,845
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 15