Moving to Fiji from Mexico

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mexico 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
FJ
8.1

Mexico 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

MX
30.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
FJ
1.6t

Mexico generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MX
20.5
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MX
2.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MX
72.3 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Mexico across all family life metrics.

Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Suva
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Mexico City Suva
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Mexico passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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?

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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Mexico?

Mexico 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 25.6 in Mexico. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

MX FJ
Population 129,150,971 943,737
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +52 +679
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911 911