Moving to Fiji from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay 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

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Paraguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
FJ
8.1

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
FJ
1.6t

Paraguay performs better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
FJ
0.3%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
FJ
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Paraguay leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Suva
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Asuncion Suva
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Paraguay passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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 Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY FJ
Population 7,356,409 943,737
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +595 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911