Moving to Fiji from Panama
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Panama to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Panama 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 93°F in Panama City, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Panama and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics.
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
Panama 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
Panama generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Panama leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
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
Fiji generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Panama City | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Panama City | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.
Panama passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Panama
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Fiji?
With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Panama and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Panama?
Panama 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 17.3 in Panama. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Panama?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
