Moving to Solomon Islands from New Caledonia
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Caledonia to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Caledonia 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New Caledonia to Solomon Islands.
Who's moving to Solomon Islands?
Top countries of origin for Solomon Islands's foreign-born residents.
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New Caledonia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to New Caledonia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
New Caledonia performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
New Caledonia 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 New Caledonia 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
New Caledonia performs better than Solomon Islands 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Noumea | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/68°F (25°/20°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/63°F (23°/17°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 81°/69°F (27°/21°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Noumea | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting New Caledonia
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?
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?
New Caledonia performs better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to New Caledonia?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 79°F in Noumea. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Noumea gets 42.2 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.
