Moving to Fiji from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
FJ
8.1

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Suva
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Beirut Suva
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB FJ
Population 5,296,814 943,737
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic, French English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911