Moving to Fiji from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Nepal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
FJ
5.3

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
FJ
8.1

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
FJ
1.6t

Nepal generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
FJ
10.1

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

KathmanduRain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77°/53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKathmanduSuva
Jan–Mar69°/40°F (21°/4°C)87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun82°/59°F (28°/15°C)83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep82°/67°F (28°/19°C)80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec73°/46°F (23°/8°C)84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
View all months
MonthKathmanduSuva
Jan64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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?

Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

NP FJ
Population30,666,598943,737
CurrencyNepalese Rupee (NPR)Fijian Dollar (FJD)
LanguagesNepaliEnglish, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+977+679
Time zones11
Emergency number100911