Moving to Fiji from Gabon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gabon to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gabon to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Gabon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Gabon 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 Gabon 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 performs significantly better than Gabon across all environment metrics.
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 Gabon 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 Gabon leads in gdp per capita.
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 significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.
Data: General Direction of Taxes, 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 | Libreville | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Libreville | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon and Fiji. To live, work, or study long-term in Fiji, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Fiji's immigration authority.
Gabon passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-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 Fiji?
Connectivity is usually fine (Fiji: 2.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Gabon?
Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Gabon?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Gabon, the official language is French.
