Moving to Fiji from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
FJ
5.3

Singapore performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
FJ
8.1

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
FJ
1.6t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
37.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
FJ
0.3%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
FJ
$13,600

Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
FJ
10.1

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Suva
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Singapore Suva
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Singapore 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?

Singapore performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG FJ
Population 5,921,231 943,737
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +65 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911