Moving to Solomon Islands from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
SB
11.2

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
SB
1.9

Ghana 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

GH
89.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
SB
0.4t

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.6
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
SB
36.0%

Ghana 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

GH
3.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Ghana 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.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Honiara
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Accra Honiara
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Ghana?

Ghana 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 1.4 in Ghana. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GH SB
Population 33,107,275 702,694
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112