Moving to Fiji from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
FJ
5.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
FJ
8.1

Syria performs better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
FJ
1.6t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Fiji leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
FJ
10.1

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Suva
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Damascus Suva
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Fiji passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

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?

Syria 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 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Syria?

Syria performs better than Fiji across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

SY FJ
Population 21,563,800 943,737
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911