Moving to Fiji from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
20.4
FJ
8.1

Libya 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

LY
54.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.5
FJ
1.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
FJ
0.3%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.8%
FJ
5.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$6,449
FJ
$6,642

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LY
71.1 yrs
FJ
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
7.9
FJ
23.5

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

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Suva
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Tripoli Suva
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Libya

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

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 1.8 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 Libya and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Fiji performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Libya?

Libya 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 20.4 in Libya. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

LY FJ
Population 7,458,555 933,154
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911