Moving to Solomon Islands from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
SB
1.9

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BF
84.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
SB
0.4t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
SB
36.0%

Burkina Faso generally does better on infrastructure, though Solomon Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Honiara
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Honiara
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

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 Burkina Faso and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Burkina Faso?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF SB
Population 21,935,389 702,694
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +226 +677
Time zones 1 1