Moving to Fiji from Vietnam

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Fiji — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Vietnam 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

How Vietnam and Fiji stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
FJ
5.3

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
FJ
8.1

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VN
52.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
FJ
1.6t

Fiji performs significantly better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
21.7
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
FJ
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
FJ
$13,600

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
FJ
10.1

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

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Suva
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Hanoi Suva
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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?

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 Vietnam and Fiji.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

VN FJ
Population 103,808,319 943,737
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Vietnamese English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +84 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 911