Moving to Fiji from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen 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 Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
FJ
8.1

Yemen 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

YE
109.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
FJ
1.6t

Yemen 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

YE
1.4
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
FJ
$13,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
FJ
10.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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?

Fiji performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Yemen?

Yemen 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 2.9 in Yemen. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Fiji?

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

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At a Glance

YE FJ
Population 30,984,689 943,737
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Arabic English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +967 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911