Moving to Fiji from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
FJ
5.3

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
FJ
8.1

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
91.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SA
18.5t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SA
974.2%
FJ
0.3%

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
4.9%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
FJ
$13,600

Saudi Arabia 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

SA
76.7 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
FJ
10.1

Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Riyadh Suva
Jan–Mar 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Riyadh Suva
Jan 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to enter Fiji.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.

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?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Fiji leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Saudi Arabia?

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA FJ
Population 35,354,380 943,737
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +966 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 911