Moving to Fiji from Oman
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oman 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Fiji.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Oman performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Oman generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Muscat | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.
Oman passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 1.8 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?
Oman generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Oman?
Oman 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 19.9 in Oman. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.
