Moving to Fiji from Missouri

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Missouri to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Missouri to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 66°F in Columbia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Missouri.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MO
37.5%
FJ
30.2%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MO
88.3%
FJ
88.0%

Missouri performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
3.3%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$56,344
FJ
$13,600

Missouri 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

MO
75.1 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

Missouri 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.

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbia Suva
Jan–Mar 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Columbia Suva
Jan 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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?

From major Fiji cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Missouri and Fiji are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Missouri?

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

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 5,988,927 943,737
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