Moving to Solomon Islands from Cuba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cuba to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cuba 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

The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
SB
11.2

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
SB
1.9

Cuba 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

CU
31.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
SB
0.4t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
SB
36.0%

Cuba 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

CU
1.2%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
SB
$2,700

Cuba performs better than Solomon Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
SB
20.0

Cuba performs better than Solomon Islands 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.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Honiara
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Havana Honiara
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU SB
Population 11,008,112 702,694
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106