Moving to Solomon Islands from Fiji

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Fiji to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Fiji to Solomon Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Fiji to Solomon Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
100 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Fiji live in Solomon Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Solomon Islands?

Top countries of origin for Solomon Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Fiji to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
SB
11.2

Fiji performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
SB
1.9

Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
SB
0.4t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
SB
0.1

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
SB
$2,700

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Fiji leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Honiara
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Suva Honiara
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Fiji 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Solomon Islands has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Fiji?

Fiji 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 8.1 in Fiji. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ SB
Population 943,737 702,694
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911