Moving to Solomon Islands from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
SB
1.9

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BI
71.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
SB
0.4t

Burundi 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

BI
0.0
SB
0.1

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
SB
$2,700

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Honiara
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Bujumbura Honiara
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Burundi

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

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 Burundi and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI SB
Population 12,696,478 702,694
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages French, Kirundi English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +677
Time zones 1 1