Moving to Fiji from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
FJ
8.1

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UG
60.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
FJ
1.6t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
FJ
$13,600

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UG
69.0 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
FJ
10.1

Fiji performs significantly better than Uganda across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Suva
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Kampala Suva
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Uganda

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

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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Uganda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Uganda?

Uganda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG FJ
Population 46,205,893 943,737
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, Swahili English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +256 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911