Moving to Fiji from Saudi Arabia
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?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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), Department of Zakat and Income Tax (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 | 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,
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 holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa RequiredData: 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: 1.8 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 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 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 34.1 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.
