Moving to Fiji from South Africa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from South Africa to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from South Africa to Fiji.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How South Africa and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
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
South Africa 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 South Africa 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
Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though South Africa leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
South Africa generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
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
Fiji generally does better on family life, though South Africa leads in education spending.
Data: South African Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Pretoria | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/15°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Pretoria | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 84°/64°F (28.7°/18.0°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 77°/56°F (24.8°/13.1°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.7°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/41°F (19.6°/5.2°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 68°/42°F (19.8°/5.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 72°/47°F (22.3°/8.2°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 76°/53°F (24.4°/11.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 77°/57°F (25.2°/14.0°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
South African Weather Service,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa 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.
South Africa passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting South Africa
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?
With 2.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Fiji can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in South Africa and Fiji.
Is Fiji safe for expats?
Fiji performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 45.5 in South Africa.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to South Africa?
South Africa 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 8.1 in South Africa. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to South Africa?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Pretoria. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Pretoria gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Fiji
At a Glance
ZA
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FJ
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,516,665 | 943,737 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | Fijian Dollar (FJD) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +27 | +679 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 911 |