Moving to Solomon Islands from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Solomon Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
SB
11.2

Lebanon performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
SB
2.4

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
SB
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
SB
0.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LB
80.6%
SB
29.0%

Lebanon performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
SB
1.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
SB
$2,086

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
SB
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
SB
16.4

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Honiara
Jan–Mar — 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun — 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep — 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec — 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Beirut Honiara
Jan — 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb — 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar — 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr — 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May — 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun — 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul — 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug — 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep — 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct — 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov — 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec — 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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 Lebanon and Solomon Islands.

Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB SB
Population 5,849,421 838,645
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —