Moving to Fiji from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Jordan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
FJ
5.3

Jordan 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

JO
$798
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
FJ
8.1

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Jordan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
FJ
$13,600

Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in life expectancy.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Suva
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Amman Suva
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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?

Jordan generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

JO FJ
Population 10,998,531 943,737
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911