Fiji North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Fiji

Minimum Wage

FJ$5 /hr

$2.25 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FJ$2,500 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +914% Fiji vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Fiji mandates a wage floor of $2/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,126/mo in Fiji versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 10.1:1 ratio.

Fiji's unemployment rate is 5.3% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Fiji and North Korea
Metric	Fiji	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	FJ$5 $2.25	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	FJ$960 $432.43	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	FJ$11,520 $5,189.19	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	FJ$2,500 /mo $1,126.13	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+913.5%
Avg. net salary /mo	FJ$2,100 /mo $945.95	₩90,000 /mo $100	+845.9%
Median individual income /yr	FJ$14,400 /yr $6,486.49	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Fiji is higher.

Work Week

Fiji: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Statutory maximum of 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days) under the Employment Relations Act 2007. Many office-based employers adopt a 40-hour week (8 hours/day, Monday-Friday) by policy or collective agreement. Overtime paid at 1.5x normal rate. Work on public holidays at 2x.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Fiji

Compare Fiji with...

Fiji vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Fiji vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Fiji vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

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Fiji vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Fiji vs France € 12.02 /hr

Fiji vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Fiji vs Australia A$ 26.44 /hr

Fiji vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Fiji vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Fiji vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Fiji vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Fiji vs Singapore

Fiji vs Malaysia RM 8.72 /hr

Fiji vs New Zealand NZ$ 23.95 /hr

Fiji vs Philippines ₱ 18,070 /mo

Fiji vs Vietnam ₫ 25,500 /hr

Fiji vs Ireland € 14.15 /hr

Fiji vs Chile CLP 2,994 /hr

Fiji vs Romania lei 24.36 /hr

Fiji vs Greece € 5.31 /hr

Fiji vs Afghanistan ؋ 5,500 /mo

Fiji vs Azerbaijan ₼ 2.3 /hr

Fiji vs Bangladesh ৳ 12,500 /mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Fiji or North Korea?

In Fiji, the minimum wage is FJ$5/hr ($2.25 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Fiji compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Fiji is FJ$2,500/mo ($1,126.13 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Fiji earn approximately 914% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Fiji and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Fiji earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Fiji and North Korea?

Both Fiji and North Korea mandate a similar standard work week of 48 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.