Moving to Fiji from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to Fiji? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington to Fiji. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Suva averages 84°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Fiji performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Fiji across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Olympia | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Suva |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) |
National Weather Service
Fiji Meteorological ServiceVisitor 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 holder visiting Fiji
Visa Free
Fiji passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Fiji?
From major Fiji cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Fiji are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Washington?
Fiji performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Fiji compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Fiji?
The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Washington, the official language is English.
