Moving to Fiji from New York

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New York to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New York to Fiji.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

NY
29.9%
FJ
30.2%

New York 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

NY
89.7%
FJ
88.0%

New York 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

NY
4.4%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NY
$91,992
FJ
$13,600

New York 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

NY
77.7 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

New York 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.

Albany Rain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Albany Suva
Jan–Mar 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Albany Suva
Jan 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°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?

Usually fine from major cities in Fiji. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to New York?

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

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 19,378,102 943,737
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