Moving to Fiji from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Indonesia and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.3
FJ
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
FJ
5.3

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

ID
5.2
FJ
8.1

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
FJ
1.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.2%
FJ
5.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$5,060
FJ
$6,642

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ID
71.3 yrs
FJ
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
15.2
FJ
23.5

Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Fiji vs Indonesia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Suva
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Jakarta Suva
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Can you move from Indonesia to Fiji?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

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 1.8 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 Indonesia and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 5.2 in Indonesia. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

ID FJ
Population 285,721,236 933,154
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Indonesian English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +679
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 911