Moving to Fiji from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Fiji. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Dublin | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Ireland
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?
Ireland performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Ireland?
Ireland 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 40.6 in Ireland. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
