Moving to Fiji from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to Fiji.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Fiji performs significantly better than Malawi 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
share of people below the poverty line
Fiji performs significantly better than Malawi 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
Fiji performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa FreeData: 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?
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
