Moving to Fiji from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Fiji.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
FJ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
FJ
5.3

Fiji performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
FJ
$548
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
FJ
8.1

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
FJ
37.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
FJ
1.6t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
FJ
2.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
FJ
0.3%

Fiji performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
FJ
$13,600

Fiji performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
FJ
10.1

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Suva
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 83°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 80°/69°F (27°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 84°/72°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Harare Suva
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Fiji

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

Fiji passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Fiji passport holders can enter Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Fiji compared to Zimbabwe?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Fiji, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Fiji scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Suva is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Suva receives around 119.7 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW FJ
Population 15,121,004 943,737
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 911