Moving to Peru from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
PE
12.7

Fiji performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
PE
16.2

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
PE
2.0t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
PE
7.2%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
PE
$15,100

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
PE
10.8

Fiji performs better than Peru 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

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Lima
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Suva Lima
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Peru without a visa.
Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru?

With 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Peru 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 Peru.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Fiji?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ PE
Population 943,737 32,275,736
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 105