Moving to Fiji from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
FJ
5.3

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
FJ
8.1

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
FJ
1.6t

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FM
5.7
FJ
2.5

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
FJ
10.1

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.

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?

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?

Micronesia, Federated States of 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 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM FJ
Population 101,009 943,737
Currency United States Dollar ($) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +679
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911