Moving to Solomon Islands from Brazil

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Brazil to Solomon Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Brazil to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Brazil and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
SB
1.9

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
SB
0.4t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
SB
0.1

Brazil performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
SB
$2,700

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Honiara
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Brasilia Honiara
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Brazil passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Solomon Islands?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Solomon Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Brazil and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR SB
Population 217,240,060 702,694
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +677
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190