Moving to Fiji from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Fiji.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in literacy rate.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Macao | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Fiji?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
