Moving to Solomon Islands from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
SB
11.2

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
SB
1.9

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
SB
0.4t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
SB
36.0%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Honiara
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Georgetown Honiara
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

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

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At a Glance

GY SB
Population 789,683 702,694
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +677
Time zones 1 1