Moving to Fiji from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia 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 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
FJ
8.1

Mongolia 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

MN
120.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
12.9
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
FJ
$13,600

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Suva
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Suva
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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 Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia 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 38.7 in Mongolia. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

MN FJ
Population 3,227,863 943,737
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Mongolian English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +679
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 911