Moving to Fiji from Guatemala

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guatemala to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guatemala 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 Guatemala.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
20.0
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GT
$935
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
FJ
8.1

Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
FJ
1.6t

Guatemala 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

GT
3.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GT
5.7%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GT
2.7%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
FJ
$13,600

Guatemala 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

GT
72.9 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Guatemala City Suva
Jan–Mar 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Guatemala City Suva
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH), Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Guatemala

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Guatemala 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 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 Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Guatemala?

Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

GT FJ
Population 17,703,190 943,737
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +502 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 911