Expat Guide to Living in Fiji

Whether you're already living in Fiji or preparing to move to Fiji, our Expat Guide to Living in Fiji offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Fiji. For answers to specific questions, visit our Fiji Forum to talk with expats in Fiji.

Living Successfully in Paradise

Jacqueline Brown moved to Fiji to teach English. She shares advice about staying in paradise and actively taking part in everyday life. Her insight applies to any expat destination.

8 Tips for Living in Fiji

Expats in Fiji talk about make the move to Fiji and what it's like living in Fiji. Topics range from the pet quarantine to the Coconut grapevine to culture shock.

Culture Shock in Savusavu, Fiji

An expat in Savusavu, Fiji talks about the realities of living in Fiji. She and her husband quickly realized that being a resident and being a tourist are two completely different things.

Culture Shock in Nadi, Fiji

An expat in Nadi, Fiji discusses the ongoing challenges she's experienced living there. It's taken her several years to come to the realization that locals aren't (and never will be) empathetic.

Dream vs Reality of Living in Nadi, Fiji

An expat in Fiji offers some insight into the positive and negative aspects of what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

More Culture Shock Reports for Fiji

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Fiji handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Fiji:

Submit a Culture Shock Report

Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Fiji - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Fiji by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

Submit a Living Overseas Report

More Moving to Fiji Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Fiji? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Fiji? Below are some of the responses from expats in Fiji:

Moving to Sigatoka Valley, Fiji

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Fiji with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Fiji, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Fiji Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Fiji. If you are already living in Fiji, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Fiji:

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Fiji by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Fiji? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Fiji by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Fiji? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Fiji? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Fiji from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Nadi, Fiji

A family who moved to Nadi, Fiji found life there difficult. They felt like everyone was trying to rip them off and rental prices were too high for the quality of housing. They have since returned home, but share their experiences with culture shock.

8 Tips for Living in Fiji

Expats in Fiji talk about make the move to Fiji and what it's like living in Fiji. Topics range from the pet quarantine to the Coconut grapevine to culture shock.

Expats in Fiji talk about make the move to Fiji and what it's like living in Fiji. Topics range from the pet quarantine to the Coconut grapevine to culture shock. ...