Top expat cities

Fiji

Lautoka

#3 Top 5 cities

Lautoka offers west-coast living with somewhat more practical costs than Nadi, but with a smaller international scene.

Country overview

Population

52 500

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 32°C

Night: 21°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical climate on the drier side of the main island.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Lautoka is generally manageable for daily life, although theft, isolated assaults, and reduced safety after dark call for ordinary precautions and secure housing.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Lautoka faces severe cyclone winds, heavy rain, flooding, storm surge, and coastal inundation; earthquake and tsunami exposure add lower-frequency risk.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇦🇺Australians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities