Moving to Fiji from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
FJ
8.1

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

HT
50.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
FJ
1.6t

Haiti 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

HT
0.3
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
FJ
10.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Haiti 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 Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Haiti?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT FJ
Population 11,334,637 943,737
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 911