Moving to Fiji from Maryland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Maryland to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Maryland to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 68°F in Annapolis, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maryland to Fiji.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Fiji performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maryland 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
share of people below the poverty line
Maryland performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Maryland performs better than Fiji 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 | Annapolis | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Annapolis | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°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?
Usually fine from major cities in Fiji. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Maryland?
Fiji performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Maryland?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Maryland, the official language is English.
