Moving to Fiji from New Jersey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Jersey to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to New Jersey.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
FJ
30.2%

New Jersey performs better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
FJ
88.0%

New Jersey 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

NJ
4.5%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

New Jersey 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.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Suva
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Trenton Suva
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey and Fiji are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to New Jersey?

New Jersey performs better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 8,791,894 943,737
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