Moving to Fiji from Japan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Japan to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Japan and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax 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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Tokyo | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Japan
Visa RequiredData: 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 Japan and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Japan?
Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
