Moving to Solomon Islands from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Solomon Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 72°F in Atlanta, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Solomon Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

How Georgia and Solomon Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
SB
22.5%

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
SB
36.0%

Georgia performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
SB
$2,700

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Honiara
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Atlanta Honiara
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Working remotely from Solomon Islands's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Georgia?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

Both Georgia and Solomon Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

SB
Population 9,687,653 702,694
Currency United States Dollar ($) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +677
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911