Fiji

Money in Fiji

Currencie(s): Fijian dollar

• 1 Fijian dollar = 0.41 €
• 1 Fijian dollar = 0.45 $
• 1 Fijian dollar = 0.36 £

Should I exchange money before I travel? Although this depends on many factors, including which currencies you want to convert and which country you are travelling from, generally speaking exchanging your money AFTER you travel will provide you with a more favourable exchange rate.

The rule is simple: the more common the currency is, the cheaper it will be. So, for example, if you are travelling from the UK to Fiji and want to buy some Fijian dollar here, you will pay less for it in Fiji, as this is the currency that you will find everywhere. At the same time your GBP will become rare and valuable, which means that you will get more money for them.

Looking for advice about exchanging Fijian dollar? Discover our tips in our article about currency exchange.

Language in Fiji

Language(s): English, Fijian, Hindi & Urdu

Food & Drinks in Fiji

Experiencing the local culture is a huge part of travelling and trying traditional food is largely connected with that cultural experience. Visitors to the UK always want to eat fish and chips, Vietnamese pho is the big pull for travellers in Vietnam, and here in Belgium it’s all about fries. Supporting the local community is a really important aspect of travel. So please make sure you taste the national dish: Kokoda

Drinking age: The minimum age for drinking in Fiji is 18.

Religion in Fiji

The religous adherents are Christian 52% (Methodist 37%, Roman Catholic 9%), Hindu 38%, Muslim 8%, other 2%

From beautiful cathedrals in Italy to majestic temples in India, the world is filled with holy places that are important to the religions of the world. Maybe you are not religious yourself, or maybe you are visiting places where people celebrate different religions. Learning to look without gawking, see without ogling can be the difference between being accepted as a visitor, and being resented as an intruder. That's why we've written an article about the impact of religion on your travel plans.

This article also mentions how tattoo's, some style of clothing and other religous simbols can be extremely taboo.

Sex & Relationships in Fiji

Age of Consent: 16 years.
At the age of 16, an individual is considered mature enough in Fiji to consent to sex. Sexual relations with someone under the Age of Consent are considered statutory rape.

Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage) is not legalized in Fiji.

Fiji scores a -2/10 on the 'Gay Travel Index'.
Please note: Certain cities, tourist areas and resorts can sometimes be LGBTQ+ friendly even when the laws in Fiji are very anti-LGBTQ+. In all cases, do your research, check official government data for up-to-date news and if you feel apprehensive consider travelling to a more LGBTQ+ friendly country.

Other practical tips for Fiji

Timezone: UTC+12:00
TIP: Think about the time difference before planning your trip. Imagine you’re finally in Fiji – but all you want to do is sleep! Travelling into a different time zone can be a real burden. The only way to truly adjust in 24 hours or less is to prepare before you go, so check out our tips that outline how to quickly adjust to a new time zone.

Driving: Right-hand traffic.

Remember: this country uses the metric system. Depending where you're from - distances, speed, and liquid quantities might be differend from the system you're used to. Find out how you should convert this unit system.

Power adapters and converters: 240 V (50 Hz), Plug I
When travelling to Fiji, electronic devices might be necessary to document the incredible sights or to stay in contact with friends and family members back home. Most electronics like Phones, laptop computers and hair tools do not come cheap, so it's incredibly important to make sure your device is compatible with this type of outlets - 240 V (50 Hz), Plug I. You can read our guide about travel adapters and converters to determine which types you need for your next trip!

Weather: Currently broken clouds, with a temperature between 26 and 26°C (78.8 and 78.8°F)

Pollution (PM2.5 fine dust particles): 10.84 µg/m3
PM2.5 Fine dust particulates can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and a worsening of the condition of people with heart and lung diseases. The smaller the particles the deeper they travel into the lungs, with more potential for harm. Note that the World Health Organisation's guideline value is 20 µg/m3. So you have nothing to worry about when travelling to Fiji.

Fly to Fiji

Planning a trip to Fiji? Here is a list of 3 medium-sized airports you can fly to.

• LBS - Labasa Airport
• NAN - Nadi International Airport
• SUV - Nausori International Airport

List of cities in Fiji

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