Moving to Fiji from Israel

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Israel 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
FJ
5.3

Israel performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
FJ
8.1

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

IL
15.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
FJ
1.6t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
FJ
0.3%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
FJ
$13,600

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
FJ
10.1

Israel generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in literacy rate.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Suva
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Jerusalem Suva
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Fiji passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL FJ
Population 8,914,885 943,737
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 911