Moving to Fiji from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Fiji — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Slovenia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
FJ
5.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
FJ
8.1

Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
FJ
1.6t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
FJ
0.3%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
FJ
$13,600

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
FJ
10.1

Slovenia performs better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Suva
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Ljubljana Suva
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Fiji has 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Slovenia 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 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

SI FJ
Population 2,101,208 943,737
Currency Euro (€) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Slovene English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911