Moving to Cyprus from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
CY
3.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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

SB
57.0
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
CY
5.4t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Cyprus leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
CY
38.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
CY
91.0%

Cyprus performs significantly 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

SB
1.6%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
CY
$50,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
CY
8.4

Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Nicosia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Honiara Nicosia
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
Solomon Islands passport holders can enter Cyprus without a visa.
Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Solomon Islands 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Solomon Islands?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB CY
Population 702,694 1,295,102
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112