Moving to Solomon Islands from Italy
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Italy performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Italy 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Rome | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Italy
Visa FreeData: 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?
Italy performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Italy?
Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
