Moving to Fiji from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hong Kong to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Hong Kong.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Hong Kong performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Hong Kong performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Hong Kong Observatory
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: 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?
Hong Kong performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
