Moving to Fiji from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
FJ
8.1

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SN
65.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
FJ
1.6t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SN
2.9%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Suva
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Dakar Suva
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Senegal

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

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 Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Senegal?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN FJ
Population 17,923,036 943,737
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages French English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +221 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 911