Moving to Fiji from Texas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Texas to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
FJ
30.2%

Fiji performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
FJ
88.0%

Texas performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
FJ
$13,600

Texas performs better than Fiji across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs

Texas performs better than Fiji across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Austin Suva
Jan–Mar 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Austin Suva
Jan 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.
Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Fiji. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Texas?

Fiji performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

FJ
Population 25,145,561 943,737
Currency United States Dollar ($) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +679
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911