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Living in Labasa (Vanua Levu)

Fiji · tropical

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Labasa (Vanua Levu) is a small town of roughly 28,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Fiji. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,050. Healthcare is limited, so serious care may mean travelling, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for diving, swimming, quiet days.

È un’isola raggiungibile ogni giorno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno. È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio. Chi nasce in Fiji è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~28,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,100
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Labasa (Vanua Levu)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare2/5
🏛️ Public healthcare2/5
💳 Private healthcare1/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+20%
👶 For kids3/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+2/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport2/5
⛴️ Getting there~Daily
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +20% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Daily

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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