Moving to Solomon Islands from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Estonia to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Estonia 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

EE
1.5
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
SB
11.2

Estonia performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
SB
1.9

Estonia 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

EE
13.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
SB
0.4t

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
SB
0.1

Estonia 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

EE
6.3%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
SB
$2,700

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
SB
20.0

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Honiara
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Tallinn Honiara
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
Estonia passport holders can enter Solomon Islands without a visa.
Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Estonia

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Estonia without a visa.

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 Estonia and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Estonia performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Estonia?

Estonia 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 34.4 in Estonia. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE SB
Population 1,211,524 702,694
Currency Euro (€) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Estonian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +372 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112