Moving to Fiji from India

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from India to Fiji, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,321 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in India live in Fiji · UN DESA

Who's moving to Fiji?

Top countries of origin for Fiji's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How India 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

IN
2.8
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
FJ
8.1

India 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

IN
83.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than India 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

IN
2.4
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
FJ
$13,600

India 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

IN
67.2 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Suva
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Delhi Suva
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.

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 India and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN FJ
Population 1,389,637,446 943,737
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911