Moving to Solomon Islands from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lesotho to Solomon Islands. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honiara averages 86°F vs 74°F in Maseru, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2008

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LS
$386
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
SB
1.9

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LS
100.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
SB
0.4t

Lesotho generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LS
0.4
SB
0.1

Lesotho 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

LS
16.5%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
SB
$2,700

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Lesotho 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.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru Honiara
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Maseru Honiara
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Lesotho

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Lesotho 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?

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 Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Lesotho?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in health coverage index. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS SB
Population 2,193,970 702,694
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages English, Sotho English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +266 +677
Time zones 1 1