Moving to Solomon Islands from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands, based on official data.
people born in Papua New Guinea live in Solomon Islands · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.
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
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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 | Port Moresby | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Honiara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Solomon Islands performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Solomon Islands compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
