Fiji · Oceania
Suva
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,330Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $900/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Fiji.
Healthcare
Public hospitals (e.g. CWM Suva, Lautoka, Labasa) provide low-cost but resource-constrained care, while private facilities in Suva, Nadi and Lautoka offer better-equipped outpatient and elective services; complex cases are commonly referred to Australia or New Zealand.
Taxes
Fiji residents are taxed on worldwide income, so foreign investment, employment and pension income is generally assessable at resident rates (0% up to FJD 30,000, then 7–20%), subject to foreign tax credits and treaty relief.
English
Very high — English is an official language alongside iTaukei (Fijian) and Fiji Hindi, and is used in government, business, tourism and schooling nationwide.
Getting in — Fiji
Full Fiji guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Up to 4 months (extendable by 2 more)
Student Permit
Length of the course, renewable
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Suva at a glance
Suva, Fiji costs about $1,330 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $550 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 70 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Savusavu at $1,230 a month to Wellington at $2,550.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Suva
How much does it cost to live in Suva?
A solo remote worker in Suva, Fiji spends an estimated $1,330 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Suva?
Rent in Suva is an estimated $550 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Suva?
Internet in Suva averages 70 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Suva?
A coworking space in Suva costs an estimated $85 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Suva safe?
Suva has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Suva's nomad score?
Suva scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.