Moving to Fiji from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kazakhstan to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kazakhstan and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
FJ
8.1

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
FJ
$13,600

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Suva
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Astana Suva
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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?

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 Kazakhstan and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ FJ
Population 19,398,331 943,737
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +679
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 911