Moving to Fiji from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ghana to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
FJ
5.3

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
FJ
8.1

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GH
89.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
FJ
1.6t

Ghana generally does better on environment, though Fiji 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

GH
0.6
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Suva
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Accra Suva
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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?

With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ghana and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Ghana?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

GH FJ
Population 33,107,275 943,737
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911