Moving to Fiji from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
FJ
8.1

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
FJ
2.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
FJ
88.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
FJ
$13,600

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
FJ
10.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Suva
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Victoria Suva
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Fiji passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC FJ
Population 97,017 943,737
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911