Moving to Solomon Islands from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
SB
11.2

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
SB
1.9

Iran 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

IR
51.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
SB
0.4t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
SB
0.1

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
SB
$2,700

Iran 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

IR
75.2 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Iran 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.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Honiara
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Tehran Honiara
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Iran

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

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?

Iran 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 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR SB
Population 86,758,304 702,694
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Persian (Farsi) English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +98 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115