Moving to Spain from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°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 Spain, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
2

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
ES
3.5

Spain performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
ES
44.8

Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
ES
4.5t

Fiji generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
ES
43.2%

Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
ES
$46,400

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
ES
2.5

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Spain 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

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Madrid
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Suva Madrid
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 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 Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Fiji?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ ES
Population 943,737 47,163,418
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Euro (€)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911 112