Moving to Solomon Islands from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad 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 Chad 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

TD
26.4
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
SB
1.9

Chad 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

TD
95.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
SB
0.4t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
SB
0.1

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
SB
$2,700

Chad 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

TD
59.1 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Chad 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.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Honiara
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month N'djamena Honiara
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Chad

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

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 Chad and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Chad?

Chad 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 0.8 in Chad. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

TD SB
Population 17,963,211 702,694
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +677
Time zones 1 1