Moving to Romania from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Romania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 84°F in Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Fiji to Romania, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
5

people born in Fiji live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Romania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
RO
9.6

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
RO
34.7

Romania 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
RO
3.7t

Fiji performs better than Romania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FJ
2.5
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
RO
7.4%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
RO
$40,500

Romania generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
RO
5.8

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Romania leads in life expectancy.

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

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Bucharest
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Suva Bucharest
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Romania has 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Romania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Fiji?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

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

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At a Glance

FJ RO
Population 943,737 18,519,899
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112