Moving to Fiji from Italy

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Italy to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
FJ
5.3

Italy performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
FJ
8.1

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
FJ
1.6t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
FJ
0.3%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Suva
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Rome Suva
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.

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?

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?

Italy performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT FJ
Population 61,095,551 943,737
Currency Euro (€) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Catalan, Italian English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911