Moving to Fiji from Louisiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Louisiana to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Louisiana to Fiji. 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 Louisiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Fiji performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Fiji performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Fiji performs significantly better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
National Weather Service
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting United States
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?
From major Fiji cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Fiji are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Louisiana?
Fiji performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
