Moving to Solomon Islands from Peru

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Peru to Solomon Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Peru 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 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Peru to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
SB
3.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
SB
11.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PE
$956
SB
$153
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
SB
1.9

Peru 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

PE
26.0
SB
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
SB
0.4t

Peru generally does better on environment, though Solomon Islands leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PE
9.3
SB
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PE
71.0%
SB
36.0%

Peru 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

PE
4.8%
SB
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
SB
$2,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
SB
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
SB
20.0

Solomon Islands generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Honiara
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 85°/72°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 87°/74°F (30°/23°C)
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Month Lima Honiara
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Peru 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?

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 Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Honiara is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Honiara receives around 129.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?

The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE SB
Population 32,275,736 702,694
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +51 +677
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105