Business
- Tax System
- Territorial/Residency-based; resident after 183 days
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% plus 5% Social Responsibility Tax
- VAT
- 15%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Basic rules apply; Fiji is tightening tax compliance
- Property Tax
- None; however, Denarau has high annual Body Corporate/Service levies
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3% Stamp Duty (Citizens), 10% (Non-residents)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Fiji is moving toward a Digital Nomad Visa; currently, many work on tourist visas (not officially encouraged for long term)
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $12,000 FJD per m² (The Palms Denarau: 45m² = $540,000 FJD)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $5,500 FJD per m² (Nadi Town area)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $10,500 FJD per m² (Denarau Marina: 70m² = $735,000 FJD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $4,000 FJD per m² (Fantasy Island/Wailoaloa)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $9,500 FJD per m² (Golf Terrace: 100m² = $950,000 FJD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,500 FJD per m² (Martintar Residential)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% (General rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 9% for non-residents
Essentials
- City
- Denarau Island, Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji
- Population
- Approximately 2,500 (Mostly resort staff and expats)
- Internet Speed
- 60-100 Mbps (Starlink is widely available; fiber at major resorts like Westin and Hilton)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 FJD ≈ 0.44 USD; 1 USD ≈ 2.25 FJD. ATMs available at Port Denarau
- Tap Water
- Potable in resorts, but bottled or filtered water (Fiji Water/Island Chill) is recommended
- Power
- 240V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type I (three-pin, same as Australia/NZ)
- SIM Card
- Digicel or Vodafone Fiji; $25 FJD for 100GB (30 days) available at Nadi Airport
- Banking for Expats
- Westpac, ANZ, and BSP (Bank South Pacific) at Port Denarau; Revolut works at ATMs
- Accommodation
- Luxury resorts (Hilton, Sheraton) or private villas at Denarau Residential
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, major credit cards accepted at all resorts and Port Denarau
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (Apartments at The Palms), Booking.com (The Terraces)
- Budget Accommodation
- Bamboo Backpackers in Wailoaloa (15 mins away) - $35 FJD/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Resort Row (Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- The Terraces Apartments or Denarau Waterfront Villas (Stable Wi-Fi and kitchens)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Greenhouse Coworking (Nadi Town branch, 15 mins away) - $45 FJD/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Bulaccino (Port Denarau) - High-speed Wi-Fi, excellent coffee, and power outlets
- Networking Events
- Denarau Yacht Club evening mixers; Nadi Chamber of Commerce events
- Social Events for Expats
- Friday Night Drinks at Cardo's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No Uber; use local Denarau Taxis (Fixed island rate $10 FJD) or 'Bula Bus'
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Avis Denarau or resort-specific rentals ($30 FJD per day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Natadola Beach (45 mins away) - pristine sand and surfing
- Top Regional Airline
- Fiji Airways (FJ)
- Top International Airline
- Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar
- Highway Access
- Queens Road (Connects Nadi to Suva)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Nadi International Airport (NAN)
- Public Transport Passes
- Bula Bus pass ($30 FJD for unlimited daily hops around the island)
- Regional Travel
- South Sea Cruises from Port Denarau to Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Zens Medical Center (Nadi Town) or Oceanic Medical (Denarau)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- So Spa (Sofitel) - Daily yoga sessions at 7:30 AM ($35 FJD)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Harmony Retreat & Day Spa/Gym at Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
- Laundry Services
- Flagstaff Laundry (Port Denarau) - $15 FJD per wash/dry load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Cyber Food Fiji (Delivery to resort lobbies available)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Kokoda (Raw fish marinated in lime and coconut milk)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Indigo Indian Restaurant (Port Denarau) - Extensive vegan menu
- Best Dessert Spots
- Mama's Pizza (Port Denarau) for dessert pizzas and local fruit sundaes
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Prouds Shopping Complex or Nadi Town Market for fresh produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Jack's of Fiji (Online and retail)
- Grocery Delivery
- Fresh Choice Denarau (High-end supermarket with delivery)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Port Denarau Waterfront (Cardo's, Rhum Ba)
- Local Brewery
- Island Brewing Co (Makers of Nami Beer and Fiji Gold)
- Wine Bars
- The Rhum Ba at Denarau Yacht Club
- Street Food Stalls
- Nadi Town Market (Vakasakera and roadside corn/roti)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Lulu Bar Cafe & Restaurant (Sushi and Asian Fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple (Nadi)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Port Denarau Art Gallery
- Historical Sites
- Viseisei Village (Oldest village in Fiji, 20 mins away)
- Religious Sites
- Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
- Annual Events
- Bula Festival (July/August in Nadi)
- Cultural Districts
- Nadi Town Retail District
- Theater Venues
- Fire Dancing Shows at Sheraton Fiji Sands
- Local Markets
- Nadi Handicraft Market
- Music Scene
- Live acoustic bands nightly at many Denarau resort bars
- Street Art
- Murals at Martintar District (Nadi)
- Cooking Classes
- Flavours of Fiji Cooking School (Denarau) - $185 FJD
- Art Galleries
- Sigavou Studios (Martintar) - Bark cloth (Masi) art
- Historic Buildings
- Nadi Court House
- Local Heritage
- Traditional Kava Ceremony at Viseisei
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Garden of the Sleeping Giant (Orchid gardens)
- National Parks Nearby
- Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park (1 hour away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Denarau Circular Road (Safe, flat, 5km loop)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Sabeto Mountains / Sleeping Giant Lookout
- Birdwatching Locations
- Koroyanitu National Heritage Park (Hiking)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Wailoaloa Beach (Sunset bonfires permitted)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- DHL Nadi (Martintar) or Post Fiji Denarau
- Tech Repair Services
- Bondwell Fiji (Nadi Town)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Sheraton Fiji Resort Recreation Center
- Language Classes
- USP Nadi Center (Introductory Fijian/Hindi)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Nadi Public Library (Main Street)
- Community Centers
- Denarau Cricket Club
- Gaming Lounges
- The Gaming Hub (Nadi Town)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Slot machine lounges at most large hotels (No mega-casinos)