Moving to Burundi from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi. 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 Burundi compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
BI
5.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
BI
12.3

Solomon Islands performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
BI
$100
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
BI
0.6

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

SB
57.0
BI
71.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
BI
0.1t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Burundi 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
BI
0.0

Solomon Islands performs better than Burundi 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%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
BI
$900

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
BI
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
BI
37.8

Solomon Islands performs better than Burundi 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

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Bujumbura
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/66°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Honiara Bujumbura
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Burundi 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 Burundi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burundi: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burundi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Burundi, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Burundi scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Bujumbura is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Bujumbura receives around 30.9 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB BI
Population 702,694 12,696,478
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English French, Kirundi
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +257
Time zones 1 1