Moving to Burkina Faso from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
BF
27.8

Solomon Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
BF
1.5

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
BF
0.3t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Burkina Faso 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

SB
0.1
BF
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
BF
22.0%

Solomon Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
BF
$2,500

Solomon Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
BF
49.4

Solomon Islands performs better than Burkina Faso 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Ouagadougou
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 96°/67°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 99°/78°F (37°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 95°/67°F (35°/20°C)
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Month Honiara Ouagadougou
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Burkina Faso. To live, work, or study long-term in Burkina Faso, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burkina Faso's immigration authority.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burkina Faso?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burkina Faso: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burkina Faso offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Ouagadougou is 95°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Ouagadougou receives around 29.3 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB BF
Population 702,694 21,935,389
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +226
Time zones 1 1