Moving to Fiji from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Pakistan to Fiji.

Living there in 2020
1,867 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan live in Fiji · UN DESA

Who's moving to Fiji?

Top countries of origin for Fiji's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
FJ
8.1

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
FJ
1.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
FJ
$13,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Suva
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Islamabad Suva
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan 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 10.8 in Pakistan. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK FJ
Population 242,923,845 943,737
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, Urdu English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 911