🇫🇯Fiji Islands
Oceania
Information
Capital
Suva
Population
937,282
Currency
Fijian Dollar (FJD FJ$)
Languages
anglais, fidjien, hindi
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+679
Timezone
Pacific/Fiji
Area
18,333 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
October 10 - Fiji Day
Internet domain
.fj
About
Fiji is an archipelago of over 330 islands in Melanesia, South Pacific. The economy is primarily driven by tourism, accounting for about 40% of GDP. The population is multicultural with iTaukei, Indian, and other influences.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré, avec criminalité mineure et risques naturels élevés.
Risk areas
Certaines zones urbaines comme Suva - Petite criminalité
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Ne pas marcher seul la nuit
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable, rester vigilant
Transport
- Conduire prudemment, préférer transports officiels
Natural risks(Cyclones, tremblements de terre et tsunamis possibles)
- Suivre les alertes météo, avoir un plan d'évacuation
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux à Suva corrects)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde, dengue risque
- Assurance voyage obligatoire
Practical tips
- Enregistrer auprès de son ambassade
- Boire de l'eau en bouteille
- Protéger contre moustiques
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center350
1-bedroom apartment in the city center450
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb320
3-bedroom apartment in the city center900
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb650
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal7
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant40
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)2.5
Cappuccino3.5
Water (1.5L)1.5
Bread (500g)1.8
Milk (1L)2.2
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)7
Apples (1kg)4
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket0.7
Monthly transport subscription25
Taxi ride (start)3
Taxi (per km)0.8
Gasoline (1L)1.5
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)6.5
Cinema7
Theater25
Health
General practitioner consultation30
Dentist consultation40
Antibiotic medications15
Cold medications (6 days)8
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)70
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)25
Utilities for 85m² apartment80
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes90
International primary school (monthly)400
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I
Emergency numbers
Police999
Ambulance999
Fire department999
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated