Moving to Fiji from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
FJ
8.1

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Guyana 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

GY
13.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
FJ
0.3%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
FJ
$13,600

Guyana 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

GY
71.9 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
FJ
10.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Suva
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Georgetown Suva
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 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 Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

GY FJ
Population 789,683 943,737
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911