Moving to Fiji from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Fiji, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Sri Lanka.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Fiji performs significantly better than Sri Lanka 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sri Lanka performs better than Fiji across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sri Lanka generally does better on infrastructure, though Fiji leads in water stress level.
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
Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Sri Lanka leads in top income tax 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in education spending.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Colombo | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Fiji Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Fiji
Visa Required
Fiji passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in suicide rate. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
