Moving to Fiji from Mississippi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mississippi to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mississippi to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mississippi and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
FJ
30.2%

Fiji performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
FJ
88.0%

Fiji performs significantly better than Mississippi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
FJ
$13,600

Mississippi performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

Fiji performs significantly better than Mississippi 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.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Suva
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Jackson Suva
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor 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

United States passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Fiji's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Fiji.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Mississippi?

Fiji performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 2,967,297 943,737
Currency United States Dollar ($) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +679
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911