Moving to Solomon Islands from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Solomon Islands. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
SB
11.2

Ireland performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
SB
1.9

Ireland 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

IE
13.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
SB
0.4t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IE
95.0%
SB
36.0%

Ireland 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
SB
20.0

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Honiara
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Dublin Honiara
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Ireland 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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Solomon Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ireland and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Ireland performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Ireland?

Ireland 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 40.6 in Ireland. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE SB
Population 5,275,004 702,694
Currency Euro (€) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Irish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112