Moving to Philippines from Fiji
What to Expect
Considering a move from Fiji to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Fiji.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Fiji generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Philippines leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Fiji performs better than Philippines 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Suva | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
View all months
| Month | Suva | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Fiji Meteorological Service,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Fiji passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Fiji performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Fiji?
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Fiji?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
