Cost of Living in Suva, Fiji
Suva is a city in Fiji, where a single person can expect to spend about $991 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $795 per month, or $389 outside the centre. Internet is slow at around 13 Mbps median download speed, and Fiji offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Suva scores 58/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 86°F and winter highs around 76°F, with roughly 128 sunny days a year.
Suva Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Suva
How Suva Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Suva ranks in the top 6% for air quality, but sits in the bottom 1% for internet speed. It is cheaper than 74% of them.
| Metric | Suva | World rank | Rank in Oceania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $991 | #89 of 340 | #1 of 12 |
| Safety | 58/100 | #195 of 340 | #12 of 12 |
| Healthcare | 45/100 | #300 of 340 | #12 of 12 |
| Internet speed | 13 Mbps | #338 of 340 | #12 of 12 |
| Walkability | 35/100 | #281 of 340 | #12 of 12 |
| Public transit | 10/100 | #308 of 340 | #11 of 12 |
| Food scene | 55/100 | #316 of 340 | #11 of 12 |
| Air quality | 93/100 | #19 of 340 | #3 of 12 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Suva FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Suva?
A single person should budget around $991 per month in Suva, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Suva?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Suva averages $795 per month, dropping to about $389 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,691.
Is Suva safe?
Suva scores 58/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 62/100.
How fast is the internet in Suva?
Median download speeds in Suva are around 13 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 3 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Fiji offer a digital nomad visa?
Yes — Fiji offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 120 days visa-free before applying.
What is the weather like in Suva?
Suva sees summer highs around 86°F and winter highs near 76°F, with about 128 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 188 days.
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